The Isle of Man Steam Packet Through Time - Softcover

Collard, Ian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1445614286 ISBN 13: 9781445614281

Publisher: Amberley Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

In 2010, the world's oldest steamship line celebrated its 180th anniversary. For 183 years, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. has been the lifeline to the island, providing passenger and freight services for the island. Almost into the twentieth century, the ships were primarily paddle steamers but screw steamers took over then. In 1962, the first ro-ro ferries arrived and by the late 1990s catamarans were being used, offering a huge increase in speed. The ships saw service during both wars and IOMSP vessels carried about one in fourteen of all the soldiers rescued at Dunkirk. After numerous changes of owners, the IOMSP is now owned by Portuguese investment banks but continues to dominate the Irish Sea routes to the Isle of Man, despite the competition from air transport. Ian Collard, who has written many books on the Mersey and its ships, tells the story of the Steam Packet through time.

About this title

About the Author

Ian Collard a well-known local author and has written many books on ocean liners and cargo ships, particularly those sailing out of Liverpool itself. Acknowledged as one of the local experts, he has even appeared on radio to tell of his times as an author. He lives in the Wirral, within sight and sound of the Mersey.

Edition details

• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1445614286
• ISBN 13: 9781445614281
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96