Viking in 2008

One of the most pleasing decisions the Steam Packet made in 2008 was to rename the fast craft Superseacat Two and give her the name of the first true fastcraft built in 1905 the Viking.

Thus Viking appeared on the Mersey early in 2008 in the new Steam Packet livery - which is really the traditional livery with a modern twist - another very pleasing decision.

The Viking was replaced by the Manannan in 2009 so this gallery celebrates the final full season of the Viking for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. Shots are in easily recognisable places - Douglas, on the Mersey, at the Pier Head, in the dock system at Liverpool or simply at sea and are all taken in 2008.

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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	One of the most pleasing decisions the Steam Packet made in 2008 was to rename the fast craft Superseacat Two and give her the name of the first true fastcraft built in 1905 the Viking. Thus Viking appeared on the Mersey early in 2008 in the new Steam Packet livery - which is really the traditional livery with a modern twist - another very pleasing decision. The Viking was replaced by the Manannan in 2009 so this gallery celebrates the final full season of the Viking for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. Shots are in easily recognisable places - Douglas, on the Mersey, at the Pier Head, in the dock system at Liverpool or simply at sea and are all taken in 2008. All photographs copyright Adrian Sweeney/Ships of Mann