The Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to be a global concern and the situation has our fullest attention. Unfortunately due to a … _udn = "none"; The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company is the oldest continually operating passenger shipping company in the world, having began operations in 1830. Boiler pressure had increased slightly in the 13 years since the start of the Steam Packet Company, and this vessel's was 20 pounds per square inch (140 kPa). "background": "#952115", "palette": { if (didConsent) { The safety of our customers and employees is our top priority. } Main Route - Liverpool Crossing Time - 2 hrs 45 mins. "text": "white" The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company operates ferries to/ from Heysham, Liverpool, Belfast & Dublin. 01. Our new fastcraft has continued to impress passengers with her bright, spacious accommodation offering a variety of seating areas, including two cinema lounges, a large café bar area at the stern and the Coast-to-Coast café. The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Limited (abbreviated to IoMSPCo.) "link": "", This site is based on the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company and contains many news articles, images and links. var didConsent = this.hasConsented(); By continuing to use our site, you are agreeing to the use of cookies as set in our Cookies Policy. Please also read our Privacy Policy under which, to the extent stated, you consent to the processing of your personal data."; "href":"", Founded in 1830 as the Mona's Isle Company and in 1832 renamed Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. “We will take soundings from our members on the Steam Packet and look to work with the Manx Government to provide a publicly operated Isle of Man Steam Packet fleet that is properly invested in, both in terms of crew and vessels to fight back against the challenges from aviation and low cost operators, who must … '.webs.com' : 'none'; --> ... Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. / IOMSPCo; ... 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"theme": "classic", Superseacat Two - 1998, 2003 - 2009 - Sold for further use, Emeraude France - 2007 - Covered for the damaged Sea Express 1Thanks to 'mwhphotography' for the image, Seacat Rapide - 2001 - 2004 - Sold for further use, Superseacat Three - 2000/2002 - Sold for further use, King Orry (5) - 1990 - 1998 - Sold for further use, Tynwald (6) - 1985 - 1990 - Sold for further use, Manx Viking - 1985 - 1986 - Sold for further use, Mona's Isle (6) - 1984 - 1986 - Sold for further use, Peveril (4) - 1981 - 1998 - Sold for further use, Lady of Mann (2) - 1976 - 2005 - Sold for further use, Mona's Queen (5) - 1972 - 1995 - Sold for further use, Ben-my-Chree (5) - 1966 - 1985 - Sold for further use, Ramsey - 1964 - 1974 - Sold for further use, Peveril (3) - 1964 - 1981 - Sold for further use, Manx Maid (2) - 1962 - 1985 - Sold for further use, Manxman (2) - 1955 - 1982 - Sold for further use, Fenella (3) - 1951 - 1973 - Sold for further use, Mona's Queen (4) - 1946 - 1961 - Sold for further use, Tynwald (4) - 1936 - 1942 - Torpedoed and sun during war service, Fenella (2) - 1939 - 1940 - Sunk during air attack at Dunkirk, Mona's Queen (3) - 1934 - 1940 - Mined and sunk at Dunkirk, Lady of Mann (1) - 1930 - 1971 - Scrapped, Ben-my-Chree (4) - 1927 - 1965 - Scrapped, Cushag - 1920 - 1943 - Sold for further use, Snaefell (4) - 1920 - 1945 - Sold for further use, Manxman (1) - 1920 - 1939 - Requisitioned by the Admiralty, broken up in 1949, King Orry (3) - 1913 - 1940 - Bombed and sunk at Dunkirk, The Ramsey - 1912 - 1915 - Sunk by German raider Meteor during war service, Tyrconnel - 1911 - 1932 - Sold for further use, Snaefell (3) - 1910 - 1918 - Torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean, Ben-my-Chree (3) - 1908 - 1917 - Sunk at Castellorizo, raised in 1920 and scrapped, Douglas (3) - 1901 - 1923 - Sunk in the Mersey following a collision with Artmesia, Empress Queen - 1897 - 1916 - Stranded off Isle of Wight and lost during war, Tynwald (3) - 1891 - 1933 - Sold for further use, Queen Victoria - 1888 - 1915 - Sold for further use, Prince of Wales - 1888 - 1915 - Sold for further use, Mona's Queen (2) - 1885 - 1929 - Scrapped, Peveril (1) - 1884 - 1899 - Sunk off Douglas after a collision with Monarch, Mona's Isle (3) - 1882 - 1915 - Sold for further use, Mona (2) - 1878 - 1883 - Sunk in Formby Channel after collision with Rita, Ben-my-Chree (2) - 1875 - 1906 - Scrapped, Snaefell (1) - 1863 - 1875 - Sold for further use, Mona's Isle (2), Ellan Vannin - 1860 - 1909 - Sunk at Mersey Bar, all hands lost, Douglas (1) - 1858 - 1862 - Sold for further use, Mona's Queen (1) - 1852 - 1880 - Scrapped, Tynwald (1) - 1846 - 1866 - Sold as part payment for Tynwald (2), Ben-my-Chree (1) - 1845 - 1860 - Sold for further use, King Orry (1) - 1842 - 1858 - Sold as part payment for Douglas (1), Queen of the Isle - 1834 - 1844 - Sold for further use, Mona (1) - 1832 - 1841 - Sold for further use, References: Steam Packet 175th Anniversary (Official Book), Copyright � Robert Huxley & Contributors 2010 - 2011,