Isle of Man Cruising

Few small islands can boast the maritime legacy of the Isle of Man. Steeped in nautical nostalgia this Isle in the Irish Sea has links with:-

• the famous sailing vessel, ‘The Star of India’ (now the major attraction of the San Diego Maritime Museum)
• the R.N.L.I. - formed on the Isle of Man by Sir William Hillary
• Birthplace of Captain Quilliam of HMS ‘Victory’
• direct connections with Captain Bligh, Fletcher Christian and Midshipman Heywood of ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’ fame.

and today, the Isle of Man provides a base for

• major ship management companies
• a vibrant Ships Register of 734 vessels totalling 5.25 million tons
• the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company founded in 1830 still operating daily passenger/freight Ferry services to the United Kingdom
• the Nautical Museum in Castletown and other Manx National Heritage sites featuring the Island’s maritime memorabilia and achievements

and last but not least

• the home of Sea Breezes magazine!

Come and share our maritime heritage.