The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, founded in 1830, is the world's oldest continuously operated passenger shipping company in the world. It received a Royal Mail Warrant for the
carriage of mail on July 12, 1831.
In addition to plying its trade in the Irish Sea, the company's ships fought in two world wars, losing three vessels during the evacuation of
Dunkirk. The company is still in
service.
The souvenir brochure below was issued by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company in 1954 to raise funds for the
British Sailors Society, which was founded in 1818.
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note: the stamps are misplaced
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First Day Cover
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| Travel Poster |
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