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Ferry to Isle of Man
Ferry to Isle of Man
Photo: Eileen Bullen(Shaw)
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Item #: 22906
1963 coming home from the ISLE OF MAN.me(Eileen Shaw)Dorothy Pownall,and Brenda Whittaker.Didnt know the lads but spent time playing cards with them

Comment by: Albert. on 13th March 2013 at 10:29

On a few occasions I sailed from Liverpool, when in my teenage years,and early twenties,for always, an enjoyable holiday in the " Isle Of Man" Some times on the, "King Orry" .The last time I saw her, was on the River Medway,in Rochester, awaiting, to be dismantled, and scrapped, about 1976. I remembered her as a fine vessel, but then she looked so small, forlorn, and abandoned.

Comment by: Roy on 13th March 2013 at 12:29

This one looks like the Manx Maid. I spent quite a few good holidays there myself from 1956 until 1968, but never been back since '68.

Comment by: Nev on 13th March 2013 at 13:31

The same fate awaited the TSS Manxman, after rusting away in dry dock at the Pallion shipyard.

Comment by: Albert on 13th March 2013 at 15:11

Don't think you would have the same enjoyment,Roy,today,as you had in those bygone days. The Villa Marina,and the other three prominent dance halls, even the open air religious service on the grassy hill,on a Sunday morning, was an enjoyable event. I enjoyed the sing along, in the arcade, along The Strand, plus the pubs being open all day. Happy days.

Comment by: Eileen Bullen(Shaw) on 14th March 2013 at 06:49

Yes, the sea at the back looks good too

Comment by: Jarvo on 14th March 2013 at 08:29

I remember crossing from Liverpool to Douglas in 1976. It was that hot summer. We caught the midnight boat. I think it was the Ben-Mi-Chree. We sat on the top deck at dawn. Tubular Bells was playing on my cassette player. It was an ethereal experience.

Comment by: Roy on 14th March 2013 at 13:31

You,re probably right Albert, i remember having my first I o M pint on the Strand in a pub called The Plough if my memory serves me correct, 10d a pint, that,s about 4p in todays money. My mate goes every year to the Grand Prix cycle racing and he tells me it,s nothing like it was, but they are putting a bit of effort and money into the place to re-establish it.

Comment by: eileen on 14th March 2013 at 14:25

Start a thread on Message board if you went a conversation about ferries,the photo was not about that,thanks.

Comment by: Dougie on 14th March 2013 at 14:49

Albert, In 1956 no pubs opened on a Sunday the only place you could get a drink was in your hotel if you was lucky, then you could only have a few bottles before they stopped you tap, lol

Comment by: Roy on 14th March 2013 at 16:21

Dougie i think you misunderstood Albert,s posting, he was referring to the religious service being on a Sunday morning NOT the pub and dance halls being open on Sundays. Anyone who went to the I of Man at that time would be aware that the place was dry on Sunday, except as you say, the private hotels. Eileen the pic is about three nice young girls coming back from the I of Man, i,m sorry love, if we dont know you we cant talk about you, so we do the next best thing and talk about where you,ve been and our experiences of the place.

Comment by: tommy c on 14th March 2013 at 18:24

the lad far right looks like les watmough.

Comment by: eileen on 15th March 2013 at 08:25

My brother,who is not a member,looks at the photos every day,that is why I put them on, and I have other family and friends who do the same,that is why I made the comment I did

Comment by: rolo69 on 15th March 2013 at 09:50

Thanks a lot Eileen,Brenda is my cousin,but I have lost contact with her,and have not seen her since before your photo was taken it is good to see it! Harry!

Comment by: Albert. on 15th March 2013 at 10:04

Eileen. It was remiss of me, not to refer to the photograph of three very pretty, Wigan young ladies. In a "round about way" It is also relevant to mention the I.O.M. steamers'. At Dunkirk they rescued 26,ooo allied troops, in monumental dangerous conditions. Three steamers' were lost,one being the "Mona's Queen.", with a loss of twenty four crew(struck a mine). This ship was built at Cammell Laird, Birkenhead, in 1934(The year I was born), its anchor was found by divers' on 2nd, June, 2010, and is on display somewhere in Douglas. To see more go to.http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&biw=1280&bih=856&sclient=psy-ab&q=%22vessels+ot+the+I+O+M+steampacket+co+involved+in+the+Dunkirk+evacuation&oq=%

Comment by: Albert. on 16th March 2013 at 14:07

Reference the Mona's Queen.Published on Sunday 3 June 2012 07:00


BENEATH blue skies and facing out to the sea in the direction, ultimately, of Dunkirk, the anchor of the Mona’s Queen found its final resting place.


In a moving ceremony on the tranquil headland of Kallow Point, Port St Mary, the anchor was dedicated as a memorial to the 24 crewmen – 17 of those from the Isle of Man – who lost their lives when the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. vessel Mona’s Queen struck a German mine during the heroic evacuation of the British and French troops from Dunkirk in May 1940.

Comment by: Bob Fenney on 16th March 2013 at 14:43

In front is Terry Mc Intyre ex St Josephs and St Thomas More

Comment by: Terryd on 17th March 2013 at 21:00

Yes it he lads are Terry Mckintyre and Les Watmore

Comment by: Linda on 16th April 2013 at 20:50

Eileen(sister)I'm glad you put these photo's on, you took them all to Australia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by: Eileen Bullen on 28th June 2013 at 14:45

Hi Rolo 69.Ihave Brenda's sisters e-mail if you want to get in touch

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