The Isle of Man Steam Packet Co., Ltd. Centenary

Name: The Isle of Man Steam Packet Co., Ltd. Centenary
Price: 50.12 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock
ISBN: 9781025748399

1830-1930

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

$58.95 $50.12

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We will update you on expected arrival time to us. If this delay is too long, please let us know within 2 business days and we can give you options regarding cancelling or adjusting your order. More details on cancelling your order can be found in our Terms of Trade.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

British & Irish history; History of engineering & technology; Ships & shipping: general interest

Summary
Details

""The Isle of Man Steam Packet Co., Ltd. Centenary 1830-1930"" offers a comprehensive retrospective of one of the world's oldest continually operating passenger shipping companies. Published to commemorate a century of service, this work chronicles the evolution of maritime transport between the Isle of Man and the British mainland. It details the company's growth from its inception in the early 19th century through the transformative era of steam navigation.

The narrative explores the vital role the company played in the socio-economic development of the Manx nation, documenting the various vessels that composed the fleet and the engineering advancements that defined the age. From the challenges of navigating the Irish Sea to the logistical feats required during times of peace and conflict, the work highlights the resilience and innovation of the company. This historical record serves as an essential resource for maritime enthusiasts and historians interested in the industrial legacy of British shipping. Through this centenary account, the enduring connection between the Isle of Man and its maritime heritage is vividly preserved for posterity.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Created by: Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781025748399
ISBN 10: 1025748395
Pages: 116
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active