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SS Tynwald (1846)
SS Royal Mail Ship, (RMS) ''Tynwald'' (I), Official number, No. 21921, was an iron paddle-steamer which served with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, and was the first vessel in the Company to bear the name. History The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's first ''Tynwald'' was built by the Robert Napier and Sons of Glasgow, in 1846. She has the dubious distinction of being the first Steam Packet vessel whose launch was delayed by a strike in the shipbuilding yard - as reported by the directors in 1846. The first, but by no means the last. ''Tynwald'' was a reliable ship. A local newspaper described her as being 'as sure as a mountain goat'. The fastest ship of her day,Ships of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (Fred Henry) p.64 ''Tynwald'' recorded on her sea trials. Upon her completion, she was taken under the command of the Commodore (rank), Commodore of the Line, William Gill (sea captain), Captain William Gill and made passage to Douglas, Isle of Man, Douglas in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douglas, Isle Of Man
Douglas ( gv, Doolish, ) is the capital and largest town of the Isle of Man, with a population of 26,677 (2021). It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas, and on a sweeping bay of . The River Douglas forms part of the town's harbour and main commercial port. Douglas was a small settlement until it grew rapidly as a result of links with the English port of Liverpool in the 18th century. Further population growth came in the following century, resulting during the 1860s in a staged transfer of the High Courts, the Lieutenant Governor's residence, and finally the seat of the legislature, Tynwald, to Douglas from the ancient capital, Castletown. The town is the Island's main hub for business, finance, legal services, shipping, transport, shopping, and entertainment. The annual Isle of Man TT motorcycle races start and finish in Douglas. History Early history In the absence of any archaeological data, the origins of the town may be revealed by analysis of the origina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
