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Wreck and Rescue on the South Hams Coast
Another local history booklet has been added to the Maritime History Resources page on the museum's website. The twenty dramatic wrecks and rescues listed below are described and illustrated. You...
New Walking Through History Trail – Salcombe to South Sands
The second in our series of Walking Through History Trails has been added to the Maritime History Resources page of the website. Waypoints along the route include the former shipbuilding yards on...
Salcombe & the Downfall of Napoleon Bonaparte: Illustrated talk by Roger Barrett
Salcombe Maritime Museum presents 'Salcombe & the Downfall of Napoleon Bonaparte'. The story of Salcombe & the South Hams during the French Revolutionary & Napoleonic Wars...
New Additions to the Museum’s Collection
New acquisitions in the museum this year include a gold half-guinea coin dated 1759 from the wreck of HMS Ramillies and a magnificent hanging brass oil lamp holder from the wreck of the Herzogin...
Lots of Fun Activities for Children
There is always plenty to amuse and engage younger visitors in the museum including hands-on displays, models and pirates’ treasure. A new addition this year is a childrens’ work station in the...
Museum Re-opens on Friday, April 1st
From Friday, April 1 the Museum will be open every day at 10.30 to 12.30 and 2.30 to 4.30 until October 31 with no charge for entry. The special exhibition this year is 'Salcombe and the Downfall...