The Manx Boats
A fire in the St Columba at the end of January 1990 brought the Lady of Mann onto Sealink's premier Irish Sea service.
A selection of unusual photos showing ships of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company away from their normal operations.
 On an excursion from Douglas, the Isle of Man Steam Packet's steamer Manxman arrives at Holyhead. © Phil Evans Collection |
 April 1988 sees the Mona's Queen at Dun Laoghaire for the first time following a fire in the St David. © Justin Merrigan |
 A Manx side-loader on the Holyhead-Dun Laoghaire service! The Mona's Queen leaves the Irish port on 25 April 1988. © Justin Merrigan |
 The Mona's Queen takes the 0845 sailing from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead. © Justin Merrigan . |
 Loading the Mona's Queen at Dun Laoghaire. © Jim Bradfield |
 Capt John Sinnott berths the Mona's Queen at Dun Laoghaire. © Justin Merrigan |
 Capt Ian Farrell takes the Lady of Mann out of Dun Laoghaire during February 1990. © Justin Merrigan |
 The Bolette at Holyhead on Manx Government charter - 1988 TT Races. Photographer unknown |