SS Tynwald (1846)
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SS (RMS) Tynwald (I), No. 21921, was an iron paddle-steamer which served with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, and was the first vessel in the Company to bear the name.
Tynwald berthed at the Coffee Palace Berth, Douglas.
1846 painting of Tynwald by Samuel Walters.
William Gill (sea captain)
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William Gill was a Manx merchant navy officer who served as commanding officer of numerous Isle of Man Steam Packet Company vessels. Gill was the first recognised captain of the line, retiring with the rank of Commodore.
Sketch depiction of Mona's Isle
Capt. Gill's grave, Kirk Braddan Cemetery, Isle of Man.