Manx Maid -the first car ferry

*Ships of Mann*

Home Up Ben-My-Chree VI; the First Ten Years. August and September 2010 views A Ben boat at Douglas Manannan at Douglas 11th May 2009 Manannan and Snaefell in Winter Lay Up Snaefell of 1948 King Orry of 1946. First of the Six Sisters. King Orry V Manx Maid -the first car ferry Manxman at Pallion Mary the Queen Mona's Isle of 1951 Viking in 2008	The Manx Maid of 1962, was of course the first car ferry in the Steam Packet fleet. A firm favourite with many passengers until her demise in 1985, she is still a highly thought of vessel over 20 years later. All images are courtesy of Andrew King

The Builder's Plate, with the Manxman at Douglas, a view from the Head, a classic shot

from the Battery Pier and heading for Douglas!

At Birkenhead and some views of her in Bidston Dry Dock.

At sea from the air and a classic shot at the Pier Head Liverpool