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Editor – Rose Arno (Bideford Buzz).
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Bideford Quay.
Oldenburg has resumed her regular crossing to Lundy from Bideford and Ifrcacombe.
Yelland Quay.
No shipping this month
Appledore.
Atherstone still alongside Quay, Quorn still in shed.
In port –
Fri Ocean – built 2008; flag Bahamas; arrived 1/4, sailed 2/4 ; discharged 1,861 tons rape meal.
Swe Bulk – built 1996; flag Cyprus; arrived 27/4, sailed 27/4 ; discharged 3,300 tons grain.
Bristol Channel Observations.
2/4 at 15.06 cargo vessel Lady Jasmin, outward bound from Cardiff having sailed at 10.06.
4/4 at 11.12 cargo vessel Pozini, 4,495 tons d.w., owners Namar Shipping Ltd Marshal Islands, inward bound for Cardiff.
5/4 at 12.25 tanker Claus, 7,402 tons d.w., owners Carl F Peters Hamburg, inward bound for Barry. At 19.37 tanker Thun Linkoping, 18,684 tons d.w., owners Thun Tankers Netherlands, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 02.15.
6/4 at 11.36 vehicle carrier Vega Leader, 16,396 tons d.w., owners Nippon Yusen Kaisha Japan, inward bound for Portbury. At 17.53 vehicle carrier Turquoise Ace, 18,439 tons d.w., owners Fractal Marine Corp Japan, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 13.49.
7/4 at 06.56 vehicle carrier Thor Highway, 18,684 tons d.w., owners Kawaski Kisen Kaisha Japan, outward bound from Portbury.
9/4 – at 08.43 vehicle carrier Iguazu Highway, 21,052 tons d.w., owners La Darien Navegacion S.A. Japan, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 04.46. At 13.03 vehicle carrier Hoegh Trident, 21,423 tons d.w., owners Hoegh Autoliners Norway, inward bound for Portbury.
10./4 at 11.45 cargo vessel Wind Power, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 11.55 cargo vessel Celtic Pioneer, 5,698 tons d.w., owners Charles W Willie Cardiff, inward bound for Cardiff. At 20.18 vehicle carrier Neptune Dynamis, 6,850 tons d.w., owners Dynamis Shipping Ltd Greece, inward bound for Portbury.
11/4 at 08.40 vehicle carrier Mermaid Ace, 18,828 tons d.w., owners MOL Auto Carrier Express Japan, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 10.22 12th outward bound from Portbury, having sailed at 05.07). At 09.16 cargo vessel Wilson Leith, owners Wilson Shipowning Ltd Norway, inward bound for Sharpness. At 14.20 cargo vessel Arklow Rally, 6,847 tons d.w., owners Arklow Shipping Eire, inward bound for Newport. At 16.27 cargo vessel Eems Servant, outward bound from Sharpness having sailed at 06.39.
13/4 at 09.44 container vessel Bernhard, inward bound for Portbury. At 13.57 tanker Cavalli, 3,888 tons d.w., owners Diarelli & Cavalli Tankers GMBH & Co Germany, bound for Barry.
14/4 at 16.14 vehicle carrier Auto Energy,16,788 tons d.w., owners UECC Unipersssoal Maderia, inward bound for Portbury.
16/4 at 15.35 cargo vessel Lady Carina, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 16.25 Kalli G, inward bound for Newport. At 16.40 cargo vessel Celtic Pioneer, 5,698 tons d.w., owners Charles W Willie Cardiff, outward bound from Cardiff having sailed at 05.20.
17/4 at 05.20 cargo vessel Arklow Venus, 5,158 tons d.w., outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 23.38 16th). At 05.35 cargo vessel Gulf Express, inward bound for Newport.
18/4 at 11.35 cargo vessel Pozoni, 4,495 tons d.w., owners Namar Shipping Ltd Marshal Islands, outward bound from Cardiff having sailed at 17.04 9th (previously anchored Blue Anchor Bay awaiting orders). At 13.55 vehicle carrier Oceanus Highway, 21,000 tons d.w., owners Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Japan, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 09.46 – this vessel on maiden voyage.
19/4 at 12.15 cargo vessel Carolina, inward bound for Sharpness. At 13.29 cargo vessel Arklow Beach, 8,660 tons d.w., inward bound for Avonmouth. At 17.49 vehicle carrier Neptune Dynamis, 6,850 tons d.w., owners Dynamis Shipping Greece, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 05.45 21st outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 00.08).
20/4 at 17.58 cargo vessel Rix Venture, 4,979 tons d.w.,inward bound for Sharpness.
21/4 at 13.15 vehicle carrier Neptune Aegli, 21,611 tons d.w., owners Aegli Shipping Greece, inward bound for Portbury. At 18.15 vehicle carrier Auto Aspire, 12,452 tons d.w., owners Uecc Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 10.16 23rd outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 05.48).
22/4 at 14.17 vehicle carrier Coral Leader, 12,164 tons d.w., owners Nippon Yusen Kaisha Japan, inward bound for Portbury. At 18.00 tanker Cavalli, 3,888 tons d.w., owners Diabelli & Cavalli Tankers GMBH & Co Germany, inward bound for Barry.
23/4 at 16.13 vehicle carrier Gan Kiang Kou, owners Cosco Shipping China, inward bound for Portbury. At 18.16 cargo vessel Amadeus Smaraco, inward bound for Avonmouth.
24/4 at 07.29 vehicle carrier Morning Crest, 19,927 tons d.w., owners Eukor Car Carrier South Korea, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 01.53 . At 07.38 ro-ro vessel City of Hamburg, 3,500 tons d.w., owners Louis Dreyfus France, inward bound for Portbury.
25/4 at 11.17 vehicle carrier California Highway, 18,644 tons d.w., owners Kawasaki Kisen K.K. Japan, inward bound for Portbury.
27/4 at 11.29 tanker Ravel, 3,894 tons d.w., owners Ravel Tanker GMBH & Co K.G., outward bound from Barry having sailed at 07.57. At 12.09 cargo vessel Fri Brevik, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 14.12 cargo vessel Warber, 4,114 tons d.w., inward bound for Newport.
28/4 at 15.42 vehicle carrier Auto Achieve, owners UECC Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury.
30/4 at 14.06 vehicle carrier Neptune Dynamis, 6,850 tons d.w., owners Dynamis Shipping Greece, inward bound for Portbury. At 16.04 aggregate carrier Aasli, 6,200 tons d.w., owners Aasnes Bulk Norway, inward bound for Port Talbot.
Regards,
Norman.
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A collection of articles from the ‘Bideford Gazette’ during May 1925, kindly selected by Bideford Community Archive.
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While the River Bank and Park Committee’s report was under discussion at the meeting of Bideford Urban District Council, Mr F T Upton referred to a reference in the press to the unexplained disappearance of the captured German guns from the entrance to the Park and asked what had become of them. The Committee might inform the Council whey they had been put away in the Council’s yard.
Bideford’s highly esteemed Town Clerk, Mr W B Seldon, met with an injury to his head whilst motoring and which might easily have been more serious. He was, we understand, passing Southcott Corder, East-the-Water, in a car with his wife and daughter, when another car came out suddenly on to the road forcing the other to make a sharp swerve alongside the hedge to avoid collision. In the jolt Mr Seldon sustained a scalp wound which required to be stitched, but the injury we are glad to learn is not regarded as serious.
The extraordinary behaviour of a Bideford seafaring man on Barnstaple Long Bridge will claim the attention of Barnstaple Magistrates.
At a meeting of Bideford Town Council, it was reported that Bideford Harbour Bill had passed its second reading in the House of Lords, and will go to the unopposed committee stage to be heard by the House of Lords. The Council appointed the Borough Accountant to attend to prove the preamble.
At a meeting of Bideford Chamber of Trade it was resolved to recommend the closing of shops at noon instead of one o’clock on June 3rd, the occasion of the Bridge reopening.
Twelve lads of the Church Lads’ Brigade, under Sergt-Major Johns, formed a guard of honour at the christening of the second daughter of Captain and Mrs Snell, at St Mary’s Church, Bideford. The Sergt-Major, in a short speech, asked Mrs Snell to accept a silver Christening Cup, suitably inscribed, “To Valerie Adams Snell, from the Bideford Company, CLB.”
Furniture from 3 Gernville (Grenville) Terrace, Bideford, for sale.
P.S. Parr comes to Bideford as Inspector. Ex-Sergeant Broad is presented with a handsome sideboard.
Mr W H Rogers was re-elected chairman of Bideford Board of Guardians and Mr J M Metherell vice-chairman.
Bideford Football Club has brilliant win in the Torridge Cup Final.
Mr Frank Verren and Miss Decoutter are married at the Sacred Heart Church, Bideford.
The marriage took place at Bideford United Methodist Church of Mr F Leslie Haughton, Camelford, and Miss Florence L Adams, Westcroft, Bideford. The Rev William Rodda officiated.
5 May 1925 – The first meeting since its formation of the Rotary Club of Bideford, was held at Friendship Hotel, on Thursday, the President, the Mayor of Bideford (Dr E J Toye) presiding.
Much sympathy is felt with Mr and Mrs Potter, of Handy Cross, Bideford, in the loss they have sustained by the death, after only a brief illness, of their eldest daughter, Miss Gladys Potter. Mr Wadey officiated at the funeral which a large number of relatives and friends attended as a mark of sympathy and respect.
The funeral of the late Mrs E Sherborne, of Silver Street, Bideford, took place at the Church Cemetery, East-the-Water, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. The Rev W G Eeles officiated. Floral tributes were sent from the sorrowing husband and family.
The funeral of the late Miss Harriet Sing sub-postmistress of Trafalgar Place, daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Sing, took place at the Higher Cemetery, Bideford, the Rev J T Halstead officiating.
The funeral of the late Mrs Ellen Pound, widow of Mr J R Pound, who a generation ago and for many years carried on the business of a decorator in Mill Street took place at the Old Town Chapel Cemetery.
Flags were flown at half-mast on the Municipal Buildings at Bideford on the occasion of the funeral of the late Mr R E L Hookway, who had been borough surveyor for twenty years. The Mayor and Corporation attended in state, joining the cortege at the Bridge End on its arrival from Westward Ho! members of the local lodge and headed it in Bridgeland-street. The Bridge Trustees were represented by their Chairman and other members, six senior Council workmen acted as bearers, and the County Surveyor’s staff was also represented, whilst a large attendance of the professional and business element, as well as working men of the town and district testified to the general esteem in which the deceased was held by all classes.
We regret to record the death of Mr Thomas Lancey Hamlyn, decorator, late of 15 Buttgarden Street, Bideford, which occurred at his residence, Coniston, Clovelly Road, at the age of 66.
Double wedding at Bideford – Pearce-Hill, and Hill-Jeffery.
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Please also see our website www.bidefordcinema.org.uk
All showing at The Theatre, Kingsley School.
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The Penguin Lessons (12A).
Friday 9 May 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm).
Sunday 11 May 6.00pm (doors open 5.30pm).
Stars: Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Bruno Blas. Director: Peter Cataneo.
A disillusioned Englishman who goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 finds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach.?
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Balmoral (inc. Q & A Session with Director).
Saturday 10 May 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm).
Director: Harry Knight.
The Balmoral – a 1949 passenger vessel now moored in Bristol’s iconic harbour – was the people’s liner; it connected different parts of the country, and it took people on a unique and communal journey all over the coastlines of the UK. But for several years, she hasn’t been able to do that. As historic ships vanish from British waters, this film, made by the husband-and-wife duo Falling Films, documents the fight of a group of passionate volunteers to save the Balmoral.
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Six – The Musical (12A).
Showing Sunday 18 May 6.00pm (doors open 5.30pm).
After starting out life as a show at the Edinburgh Fringe, then taking the West End and Broadway by storm, Six the Musical comes to the big screen. The hit musical reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as musical divas, introducing themselves through biographical songs. The lead singer of their band will be the one who had the worst experience at the hands of their shared ex-husband. Filmed at London’s Vaudeville Theatre, it features the six original cast members.
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The Amateur (12A).
Saturday 24 May 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm).
Sunday 25 May 6.00pm (doors open 5.30pm).
Stars: Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Michael Stuhlbarg, & Laurence Fishburne
Director: James Hawes’
Charlie Heller is a brilliant CIA decoder whose world comes crashing down when his wife dies in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, his intelligence becomes the ultimate weapon as he embarks on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible.
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The Return (15).
Friday 30 & Saturday 31 May 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm).
Stars: Juliette Binoche, Ralph Fiennes. Director: Uberto Pasolini.
Sweeping historical drama. After 20 years away, Odysseus washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. He finds much has changed since he left to fight in the Trojan War. His beloved wife, Penelope, is a prisoner in her own home and hounded to choose a new husband. Odysseus is no longer the mighty warrior his people remember, but he must face his past to save his family.
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We all know that getting out in nature is good for us, but it can be difficult to make time. Join the Northam Burrows Rangers, Finding Nature’s Footprints team and local experts for a walk each month to enjoy some fresh air and company outdoors.
The ‘Nature’s Tonic’ walks on Thursdays are gentle, short excursions lasting less than one hour on easy terrain. They are perfect for people seeking some fresh air and companionship but who may not be very active or confident in outdoor settings. On the other hand, the ‘Good Start to the Week’ walks on Mondays cover longer distances and involve more challenging terrain, lasting at least two hours.
Future events planned include:
Mon 19 May, 1.30pm-4pm – WW2 history of Northam Burrows – A tour of the notable features of the part led by local historian Dave Edgcombe. Meet at the Appledore gate of the Burrows (EX39 1NL).
Thurs 5 June, 3pm-4pm – Spring flowers – meet at Northam Burrows visitor centre (EX39 1XS).
Mon 16 June, 2pm-4pm – Summer flowers – A chance to explore the flora of the sand dunes and coastal grasslands on Northam Burrows. Meet at Northam Burrows visitor centre (EX39 1XS).
Thurs 3 July, 3pm-4pm – Beautiful butterflies – meet at Northam Burrows visitor centre (EX39 1XS).
Mon 14 July 1.30pm-4pm – History of Westward Ho! – An exploration of the early days of the seaside resort led by local historian Dave Edgcombe. Meet at Westward Ho! Slipway (EX39 1LL).
All events are free to attend and no pre booking is required but toll charges apply if you wish to drive a vehicle onto Northam Burrows. For more information about any of the events please visit [email protected] or call 01237 497708.
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Torridge District Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Devon-based TMS Maritime to deliver a new Quay Wall at its site at Middle Dock, Appledore – next to the Navantia Shipyard.
Early enabling works commenced onsite week beginning 14 April 2025, and will involve rebuilding the existing quay wall and slipway wall together with improvements to the slipway in preparation for the construction of the Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre.
TMS Maritime expects to be onsite until early Autumn to deliver the Quay Wall works in advance of the significant commencement of the Main Works activity including the building of the Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre facility.
Sean Kearney, Head of Communities and Place, Torridge District Council, said: “We are delighted to have appointed TMS Maritime to undertake these vital works to improve the Quay Wall, This is a very exciting step in the journey of this project. We hope that the delivery of this centre will put Appledore and Torridge at the forefront of innovation and investment in clean maritime energy”.
Will Bailey, Engineer, TMS Maritime, said: “TMS are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the contract for the construction of the new quay wall as part of the Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre project.
This prestigious development represents a significant investment in the future of sustainable marine technologies, aiming to position Appledore as a hub for research, development, and innovation in the clean maritime sector.
Our scope of works includes the installation of a new quay wall structure to facilitate improved marine access, provide berthing for vessels supporting clean maritime research, and ensure the long-term resilience of the dock infrastructure. The project will involve a combination of mobilisation, piling operations and marine plant operations, all conducted in a live port environment with careful coordination with local stakeholders.
TMS will be deploying a full marine team, with the IHI 80T Crawler Crane and supporting equipment already mobilising to site. Early works are now underway, including the construction of the crane mat and preparation for the construction of the JUB”.
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A collection of articles from the ‘Bideford Gazette’ during April 1925, kindly selected by Bideford Community Archive.
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Bank Holiday traffic – There was a considerable influx to North devon for the Eastertide and about 1,000 visitors arrived at Bideford on Thursday and Saturday by train.
You can buy your new Spring Hat from Stewart & Co’s in Mill Street, Bideford.
Bideford sportsmen will learn with regret of the death of Mr Frederick Wright Gill.
Alice May Kerry, of Toronto, marries William John (Cherry) Backway, formerly of Brookfield Street, Bideford.
A wedding of interest to a wide circle of friends took place at Bagborough when the marriage of Miss Betty Dening of Toulton to Mr Robert H Deubler, of Old Bank House, Bideford, was solemnised. The ceremony was conducted by Mr Douglas Brealey, of the Blackdown Hills Mission, assisted by Mr Stenbridge, and a large attendance at the service was an evidence of the esteem in which Miss Dening has been held in the neighbourhood, as also were the numerous presents an evidence of the popularity of the both bride and bridegroom.
A very pretty wedding was solemnised in St Mary’s Church, Bideford, before a large congregation on Easter Monday by the Rev C B Crofts, the contracting parties being Aubrey Cooke and Hilda Mary Short. At the Parish Church of St Mary’s Bideford, the wedding was quietly solemnised by special license of Mr George Fluck, stationer, of High Street, Bideford, and Miss Frances Coombe. The Rector, Rev W N Manning, officiated.
Bideford Board of Guardians employ F A Pearson as the Registrar of Deaths and Vaccination Officer for Northam, Appledore and Westward Ho! At a Bideford Guardians meeting the Master reported the receipt of a box of books from Mrs Lane (Instow) and also magazines from Miss Tupper (Bideford) for the inmates.
Stanley Kivell, son of Mr R Kivell, baker, of East-the-Water, Bideford, was riding a horse over Bideford Long Bridge when the horse shied at the steam of an approaching tractor, and fell with its legs under the wheels of the vehicle. The horse had to be shot and young Kivell, who had a narrow escape, was thrown clear on to the pavement on the other side of the road.
For the first time in the ‘History of Geneva’ a very decided change took place during the past year, the both schools (Girls’ and Infants’) having been united and worked as one school. It has proved most successful and encouraging.
New Inn Hotel, Bideford, and Porto Bello Inn, change hands.
Members of Bideford Farmers’ Union were very disappointed on hearing that the latest proposals in regard to improving accommodation at Bideford Cattle Market go very litter farther than rearrangement of the present space, and do not provide for the considerable and much needed enlargement for the making of which adjoining property has already been purchased and the money for paying for it obtained on loan sanctioned on the representation that the property was required for market enlargement.
The funeral of the late Mrs Alice Middleton, who passed away at 12 Lower Meddon Street, Bideford, took place at Littleham, Rev Kerrich officiating.
We regret to announce the death of Mrs Pound, widow of Mr James R Pound, formerly in business in Mill Street, Bideford, which occurred at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Featherstone, of Marine Gardens. The late Mrs Pound, who is the sister of Mrs Embery and the late Mr R T Hookway, architect, of Bideford, was held in great regard by a wide circle of friends, being of a most genial and kindly disposition. She was a much respected member of the Lavington Congregational Church.
Miss Carrie Fishleigh, of Mill-street, Bideford, while on a visit to her grandparents, Mr and Mrs R Blight of the village, was taken suddenly ill and had to be taken to her home in a car kindly lent by Mrs A Scott Browne, of Buckland House, Buckland Filleigh.
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Appledore welcomed the latest in a run of cargo ships to Navantia UK’s New Quay dock over the weekend. The latest two ships arrived on back-to-back tides – making it the first time that two ships have called successively into the estuary for at least ten years.
“Sea Melody” approaches Appledore.
“Sea Melody” docks at New Quay dock.
The ‘Sea Melody’, an eighty-nine-metre bulk cargo ship, arrived at Newquay dock in Appledore on Friday 28 March, after sailing from Ghent, Belgium. The ship was carrying over 3,200 metric tons of animal feed pellets for a local agricultural supplies and equipment merchants, who will deliver the product to farms and their manufacturing sites in Devon.
Pilot cutter approaches “Fri Ocean”.
“Fri Ocean” approaches New Quay dock.
On Tuesday 1 April,’the ‘Fri Ocean’ was the 8th ship since September 2024 to call at Navantia New Quay in Appledore. Sailing from Rotterdam, the ship was carrying 1,800 tons of wheat gluten feed. The next cargo ships are due into Appledore at the end of April.
Both ships were expertly guided into Appledore by Torridge District Council’s Pilot, Paul Brown. The council through the Port of Bideford are the Competent Harbour Authority for the Taw and Torridge Estuary and are responsible for the safety of navigation and the provision of pilotage.
Torridge District Council and Navantia, in partnership with other agencies, have been working together over the last couple of months to explore the potential possibilities to reopen cargo passage by sea into Torridge. By transporting the product directly to Appledore, rather than other ports along the East or South coast of the UK, the company can eliminate more than 110 lorry journeys from regional roads (per cargo ship). The operation achieves impressive efficiency with a discharge rate of 150 tonnes per hour, enabling complete cargo transfer to ground transportation within a two-day timeframe.
Richard Haste, Operational Services Manager, Torridge District Council, said: “It’s fantastic to see the return of these cargo ships into New Quay, Appledore. These deliveries are making a very important contribution not only in terms of environmental sustainability but also in putting Appledore on the map as a working and useable port. With more ships due in at the end of the month, we look forward to working with our partners to continue to explore the options for welcoming more ships to the ports of Torridge”.
Head of Operations, Navantia UK Appledore, said: “This partnership demonstrates how maritime infrastructure can directly benefit local communities and businesses. By leveraging our existing facilities to support regional supply chains, we’re helping Devon businesses reduce their carbon footprint while improving access to essential supplies”.
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Bideford Quay.
The Oldenburg returned to Bideford 07.00 19th, after drydocking at Sharpness.
Yelland Quay.
No shipping this month.
Appledore.
In port –
Sea Melody – (ex- Yvonne, H.C. Freya 2007, Oosterborg 2004); built 2002; flag Barbados; from Ternezuen ; arrived 28/3, sailed 31/3; cargo 3,500 tons rape meal.
Bristol Channel Observations.
1/3 at 07.25 cargo vessel Catania, 2,595 tons d.w., owners Fehn Shipmanagement Germany, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 10.23 aggregate carrier Aastind, 9,200 tons d.w., owners Aasnes Bulk Norway, outward bound from Swansea having sailed at 07.28.
2/3 at 11.45 vehicle carrier Morning Lena, 27,297 tons d.w., owners Eukor Car Carriers South Korea, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 06.33. At 14.17 tanker Philipp Essberger, 5,738 tons d.w., owners Essberger Germany, inward bound for Barry. At 14.36 hrs ro-ro vessel City of Hamburg, 3,540 tons d.w., owners Louis Dreyfus France inward bound for Avonmouth to collect wings for Airbus Industries. (Seen again at 11.02 3rd outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 06.16).
3/3 at 07.27 cargo vessel Rix Baltic, 5,030 tons d.w., owners Baltic Shipping Denmark, inward bound for Cardiff. At 14.19 aggregate carrier Aasfjord, 6,300 tons d.w., owners Aasnes Bulk Norway, inward bound for Swansea. At 14.37 cargo vessel Koga Ranger, 10,508 tons d.w., owners Hammonia Rederei Germany, inward bound for Avonmouth. (Seen again at 14.05 5th outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 09.07).
4/3 at 17.27 cargo vessel Anna, 5,097 tons d.w., owners Focus Shipmanagement Netherlands, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 11.50.
5/3 at 05.42 vehicle carrier Sumire Leader, 19,476 tons d.w., owners Miyako Maritima SA Japan, inward bound for Portbury. At 08.05 tanker Kitikmeot W., 19,983 tons d.w., owners Istanbul Culikenrji Turkey, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 00.45. At 14.50 cargo vessel Marietje Nord, inward bound for Newport.
6/3 at 16.06 vehicle carrier Saic Avji Splendour, owners Anji Logistics Hong Kong, inward bound for Portbury.
7/3 at 07.21 cargo vessel Hohe Bank, 3,176 tons d.w., owners Briese Schiffahrt Germany, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 00.56. At 08.06 vehicle carrier Orchid Ace, 17,289 tons d.w., owners Mitsui Osk Lines Japan, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 07.05 9th outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 03.07).
8/3 at 11.32 cargo vessel Baltic Skipper, 3,100 tons d.w., owners Baltic Forest line Germany, inward bound for Cardiff.
9/3 at 11.14 vehicle carrier Auto Achieve, owners UECC Uni Pererssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury.
11/3 at 06.10 container vessel Makrell, inward bound for Portbury. At 06.43 cargo vessel Rix Sailor, inward bound for Newport. At 11.45 vehicle carrier Xian Jiang Fou, owners Cosco Chipping China, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 07.34 (It was the maiden voyage for this vessel into Portbury).
12/3 at 11.10 cargo vessel Arklow Bay, 8,660 tons d.w., outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 06.06. At 11.58 aggregate carrier Aasli, 6,200 tons d.w., owners Aasnes Bulk Norway, inward bound for Swansea. .At 15.57 vehicle carrier Grande Anversa, owners Grimaldi ine of Italy, inward bound for Portbury. At 18.57 cargo vessel Wilson Avonmouth, owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, inward bound for Avonmouth
13/3 at 08.05 aggregate carrier Aasli, 6200 tons d.w., owners Aasnes Bulk Norway, outward bound from Swansea having sailed at 04.52. At 19.40 vehicle carrier Tiapan, 21,021 tons d.w., owners Wallenius Wilhemsen Stockholm and Norway, inward bound for Portbury,
14/3 at 13.10 cargo vessel Arklow Artist, 8,543 tons d.w., owners Arklow Shipping Eire, inward bound for Cardiff.
15/3 at 11.26 vehicle carrier Coral Leader, 12,164 tons d.w., owners UECC Oslo, inward bound for Portbury.
16/3 at 10.06 vehicle carrier Mercury Ace, 16,603 tons d.w., owners Polar Express Panama Japan, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 05.46. At 10.13 cargo vessel Arklow Vanguard, 5,000 tons d.w., owners Arklow Shipping Eire, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 11.33 vehicle carrier Niagara Highway, 21,052 tons d.w., owners Kawasaki Kisen K>KJapan, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 07.30. At 12.07 vehicle carrier Hoegh Australis, 18,000 tons d.w., owners Hoegh Autoliners Norway, inward bound for Portbury (this is the maiden voyage for the vessel). At 17.27 cargo vessel Suurhusen, 4,261 tons d.w., owners Rana Shipping Turkey, inward bound Newport.
17/3 at 09.08 cargo vessel Lady Jasmine, inward bound for Newport. At 12.55 cargo vessel Fast Sim, 2,270 tons d.w., owners Fast Line BV Belgium, inward bound for Sharpness. At 18.03 vehicle carrier Neptune Dynamis, 5,600 tons d.w., owners Dynamis Shipping Ltd Greece, inward bound for Portbury.
18/3 at 15.23 Auto Eco, owners UECC Uniperssoal Maderia, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again 17.56 22nd outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 19.33 20th, anchored in Blue Anchor Bay in the interim).
19/3 at 09.19 vehicle carrier Cielo Ace, owners Mitsui Auto Carrier Express Japan, inward bound for Portbury.
21/2 at 16.43 container vessel Containerships V1, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 12.52.
22/3 at 09.44 cargo vessel Nelli, inward bound for Newport. At 18.04 container ship Conship Top, inward bound for Portbury,
26/3 at 08.26 cargo vessel Lumen, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 02.00. At 08.40 cargo vessel Peak Anfield, 3,154 tons d.w., owners Gedes Reederei Germany, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 09.23 cargo vessel Astrid Erica, 4,808 tons d.w., inward bound for Newport.
28/3 at 16.53 vehicle carrier Neptune Dynamis, 5,600 tons d.w., owners Dynamis Shipping Greece, inward bound for Portbury,
29/3 at 12.00 container vessel Conship Fun, 11,836 tons d.w., owners Wega Reederei Germany, inward bound for Portbury.
30/3 at 07.42 cargo vessel Patria, 3,519 tons d.w., inward bound for Sharpness. At 12.02 vehicle carrier Donington, 18,241 tons d.w., owners Zodiac Maritime London, inward bound for Portbury. At 12.07 cargo vessel Wilson Flex, 11,4317 tons d.w., owners Wilson Shipowning Norway inward bound for Avonmouth..
31/3 at 15.29 vehicle carrier Graceful Leader, 20,986 tons d.w., owners Ray Car Carrier Isle of Man, inward bound for Portbury.
Regards,
Norman.
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Providence House and Pimlico Place, Bideford.
Providence House.
Peter Christie, then Mayor of Bideford, unveils the commemorative plaque.
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Bideford Quay.
No shipping this month.
Yelland Quay.
No shipping this month.
Appledore.
Atherstone still alongside quay, Quorn in shed.
In port –
Bremen (ex – Wilsom Limerick, ’18) – built 2012; flag Cyprus; crew & cargo unknown.
Bristol Channel Observations.
1/2 at 12.45 cargo vessel Onego Otra, inward bound for Swansea.
3/2 at 11.43 tanker Advantage Padovaa, owners Norient Product Poll Aps Denmark, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 08.50 7th outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 03.34). At 17.56 vehicle carrier Auto Eco, owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury.
4/2 at 13.58 cargo vessel Wilson Gijon, owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, inward bound for Newport. (Seen again at 08.13 8th having sailed from Newport at 02.58). At 14.46 hrs vehicle carrier Hai He Kou, owners Cosco Shipping China, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 10.21.
5/2 at 09.28 cargo vessel Libero, outward bound from Sharpness having sailed at 22.37 4th
6/2 at 17.14 bulk carrier Aastind, 7,450 tons d.w., owners Aasne Bulk Norwary, inward bound for Newport. (Seen again at 08.44 outward bound from Swansea having sailed at 05.37). At 17.25 vehicle carrier Torino, 22,216tons d.w., owners Wallenius Wilhelmsen Sweden and Norway, outward bound from Portbury having sail at 11.01.
7/2 at 04.53 bulk carrier Aastvik, 7,511 tons d.w., owners Aasnes Bulk Norway, inward bound for Cardiff. At 16.53 vehicle carrier Grande Italia, 12,594 tons d.w., owners Grimaldi Line of Italy, inward bound for Portbury.
8/2 at 11.41 vehicle carrier Neptune Dynamis, 5,600 tons d.w., owners Dynamis Shipping Ltd Greece, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 11.11 9th outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 06.35).
9/2 at 11.44 vehicle carrier Prontus Highway, 21,000 tons d.w., owners Kawaskai Kisen Kaisha Japan, inward bound for Portbury. This vessel is a new ship and her first visit to the Bristol Channel.She is using LNG for propulsion.
11/2 at 06.45 cargo vessel Misje Rose, 5,309 tons d.w., owners Misje Rederi Norway, inward bound for Newport. At 08.15 vehicle carrier Neptune Aegli, 6,580 tons d.w., owners Aegli Shipping Ltd Greece, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 03.17.
12/2 at 09.50 cargo vessel Emstral, inward bound for Sharpness. At 11.32 vehicle carrier Coral Leader, inward bound for Portbury.
15/2 at 08.16 vehicle carrier Auto Advance, 12,457 tons d.w., owners UECC Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. At 09.44 tanker YM Jupiter, 15,955 tons d.w. owners Unicharter Line Turkey, inward bound for Avonmouth
16/2 at 08.47 cargo vessel Eems Sun, owners Eems Sun B.V. Netherlands, inward bound for Sharpness. At 11.52 tug Neptun, inward bound for Avonmouth with tow.
17/2 at 08.30 cargo vessel Elenora, inward bound for Cardiff. At 08.45 cargo vessel Eems Drait, inward bound for Sharpness. At 09.30 cargo vessel Eidsvaag Sirius, inward bound for Sharpness. At 12.50 cargo vessel Wilson Main, owners Wilson Shipowning , inward bound for Sharpness
18/2 at 17.20 container vessel Conship Fun, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 12.02. At 17.32 cargo vessel Summi, outward bound from Sharpness having sailed at 09.43.
19/2 at 13.25 cargo vessel Prima Lady, inward bound for Newport.
22/2 at 07.28 vehicle carrier Liao He Kou, owners Cosco Shipping China, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 02.45. At 15.50 vehicle carrier Neptune Aegli, 6,580 tons d.w., owners Aegli Shipping Greece, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 21.30 21st. At 16.05 cargo vessel Santa Helena, inward bound for Cardiff. At 18.47 aggregate carrier Aasfoss, 9,100 tons d.w., owners Aasnes Bulk Norway, inward bound for Newport.
23/2 at 11.14 tanker Dutch Aquamarine, 6,414 tons d.w., owners Essberger Germany, inward bound for Avonmouth.
24/2 at 05.44 vehicle carrier Vega Leader, 16,396 tons d.w., owners Latte Maritima S.A Japan, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 00.43. At 09.31 vehicle carrier Autosun, 6,670 tons d.w., owner Uniperssoal Madeira, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 05.47. At 09.44 cargo vessel Eems Servant, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 23.33 22nd.
26/2 at 06.58 container vessel Elbteam, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 17.09 24th.
Regards,
Norman.
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