A fascinating new title detailing the history of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company since its establishment in 1830, with a single wooden built paddle steamer, to today's world of high speed Seacats and Ro Pax ferries. It looks at the company's involvement in the Island's booming tourist industry and further afield to its significant contribution to both World Wars. It includes recollections from an unprecedented number of people involved with the company over the years from former crew memebers and competitors right up to the present day management. It also features a large number of rare photgraphs, artefacts, film and sounds which help to depict the company's fortunes over the years.

(Available June 2005)