Appledore Shipyard

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:starship
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Babcock_Marine
gptkbp:capacity Vessels up to 100 meters
gptkbp:community_involvement Local job creation
Support for local events
gptkbp:employees Approximately 200
gptkbp:founded 1855
gptkbp:historical_event Community outreach programs
Partnerships with defense contractors
Launch of new vessels
Participation in environmental conservation efforts
Investment in new technology
Support for veterans' initiatives
Expansion plans announced in 2020
Collaboration with international shipbuilders
Development of new ship designs
Investment in workforce development
Closure in 2011
Involvement in maritime research projects
Collaboration with maritime museums
Promotion of maritime heritage.
Acquisition by Babcock International Group
Awards for innovation in shipbuilding
Development of training programs for apprentices
Engagement with local government for support
Participation in naval defense exhibitions
Recognition for quality craftsmanship
Reopening in 2017
Engagement in local economic development initiatives
gptkbp:historical_significance Built many naval vessels
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Appledore Shipyard
gptkbp:location Appledore, Devon, England
gptkbp:notable_clients gptkb:UK_Ministry_of_Defence
gptkbp:notable_for Shipbuilding for the Royal Navy
gptkbp:opened gptkb:2011
gptkb:2017
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Babcock_International_Group
gptkbp:partnerships Local universities for training programs
gptkbp:previously_known_as Appledore Shipbuilders Ltd.
gptkbp:products gptkb:starship
gptkbp:project gptkb:HMS_Protector
gptkb:HMS_Tyne
gptkb:HMS_Severn
gptkb:HMS_Mersey
Various offshore support vessels
gptkbp:specialization Defence and commercial vessels
gptkbp:status Operational
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Sustainable shipbuilding practices
gptkbp:type Commercial shipbuilding
gptkbp:website www.babcockinternational.com
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Appledore
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6