Thursday 9 March @ The Burton, Bideford
Future of shipbuilding on the Torridge
Tom Hart, General Manager Harland and Wolff (Appledore)
More than 300 vessels have been built at Appledore including military craft, bulk carriers, LPG carriers, superyachts, ferries, and oil-industry support vessels. The Harland & Wolff (Appledore) shipyard was reopened in August 2020 and is part of the wider Harland & Wolff Group, a multisite fabrication company operating in the maritime and offshore industry throughout five markets.
Tom Hart, General Manager at Harland & Wolff (Appledore) will cover the history of Harland & Wolff, their purpose in acquiring Appledore Shipyard and bring us up to date about current projects.