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The Isle of Man Steam Packet Through Time
Ian Collard
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Description for The Isle of Man Steam Packet Through Time
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the world's oldest steamship company has changed and developed over the last century. A photographic history of the Steam Packet, from its foundation to the present day. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKZ; HBTM; WGG; WQP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 164 x 9. Weight in Grams: 304.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Through Time
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445614281
SKU
V9781445614281
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-26
About Ian Collard
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.
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