IOMSPC Manannan
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Manannan is the newest addition to The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's fleet, entering service during May 2009 replacing the current seasonal vessel Viking.
Named after the Celtic god of the sea and protector of the Isle of Man, Manannan was chosen in a competition on the Chief Executive, Mark Woodward’s blog.
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Brief History
The ship was built in Tasmania in November 1998 by Australian firm InCat. Following a short period of commercial service in Australia and New Zealand she was chartered to the US military for evaluation purposes in 2001, being deployed in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and other US Army operations.
In 2008 the ship was purchased by the Steam Packet and in July 2008 began a month long 11,868 mile journey from Tasmania to Portsmouth where she entered dry dock to undergo a major refit to prepare her to enter passenger services in Summer 2009.
Manannan arrived in Douglas Harbour at 9.30am on Monday 11th May 2009 for berthing practice, crew training and special tours, entering passenger service on Friday 22nd May 2009 with the 07:30 Douglas to Liverpool Crossing.
Specifications
| IOMSPC Manannan | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Type | High speed catamaran |
| Year Built | 1998 |
| Yard Number | 050 |
| Length | 95.47m |
| Beam | 26.16m |
| Draft | 3.7m |
| GRT | 5,029 |
| Previous Names | HSV-X1 Joint Venture Incat 050 |
| Cruising Speed | 35 knots |
| Maximum Speed | 40+ knots |
| Passengers | 800 |
| Vehicles | 200 |
Video: InCat50
The 'Battleship Grey' Incat050 (renamed Manannan) is heading for refit prior to become the next Steam Packet ferry.
Click Here to watch video on BBC website Originaly reported: 19 May 2008
Video Screenshot
Further Reading
- IOM Today - 05 No 2008: New Steam Packet vessel to be named Manannan
See Also
Categories: Transport | Ships | Maritime
