Tynwald (3)

 

 

This page is devoted to postcards and photographs of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPCo) twin screw steamer Tynwald (3) of 1891.

 

Tynwald (3) was built by the Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co, intended for all year service (much of the fleet was used during the summer months only). She was intended to cover Ardrossan-Douglas services in the summer, plus be the main winter boat on Liverpool-Douglas services. She was a twin screw steamer powered by two sets of triple-expansion engines - the IOMSPCo was still building paddle steamers for its fast summer services at this time. However, she achieved the very creditable speed of 19.5 knots on trial. Tynwald (3) proved to be very popular on her summer Ardrossan services, but was not well liked on her winter route due to her tendency to roll. She was a very versatile ships, and sailed on virtually every route in the pre-WW1 years. She remained on the Liverpool station throughout the war, maintaining the vital lifeline to the Isle of Man. After the war, Tynwald (3) was initially used in summers only, reverting to an all year boat on the loss of the Douglas (3) in 1923. This continued until she was replaced on winter duties by the Rushen Castle in 1928. In 1929, the Tynwald (3) was used for excursions from Blackpool to Douglas and Llandudno, plus local trips around Morecambe Bay. They were not repeated the following year, and she was laid up in Barrow from 1930 until her sale in 1933.

 

 

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Tynwald (3)

 

IOMSPCo: 1891-1933

 

 

Official IOMSPCo postcard of Tynwald (3).

 

 

 

Official IOMSPCo postcard of Tynwald (3).

Variation on the card above.

 

 

 

Official IOMSPCo postcard of Tynwald (3).

 

 

 

Official IOMSPCo postcard of Tynwald (3).

 

 

 

Postcard of Tynwald (3).

 

 

 

Postcard of Tynwald (3).

 

 

 

Postcard of Tynwald (3).

 

 

 

Photographic postcard of Tynwald (3).

 

 

 

Photographic postcard of Tynwald (3).

 

 

 

Photographic postcard of Tynwald (3).

 

 

 

Photographic postcard of Tynwald (3).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photographic postcard of Tynwald (3).

 

 

 

Photographic postcard of Tynwald (3).

 

 

 

Photographic postcard of Tynwald (3).

 

 

 

Photographic postcard of Tynwald (3).

 

 

 

Photographic postcard of Tynwald (3) at Llandudno. In 1929, the Tynwald (3) was used for excursions from Blackpool to Douglas and Llandudno, plus local trips around Morecambe Bay. They were not repeated the following year. This is a very clear photo, as can be seen in the larger image.

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An interesting postcard of Douglas harbour, with Tynwald (3) in the foreground against the breakwater.

Either Prince of Wales or sister Queen Victoria lies against her, and Snaefell (2) is in the background.

 

 

 

 

 

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