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The Isle of Man Steam Packet Through Time (Paperback, UK ed.)
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The Isle of Man Steam Packet Through Time (Paperback, UK ed.)
Series: Through Time
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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.
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