[From 1909 Examiner Annual]

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TURBINE STEAMER " BEN-MY-CHREE."

THIS magnificent vessel-the latest addition to the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's fleet-did good service during July and August, 1908. The "Ben-my-Chree" was designed and built by Vickers, Son, and Maxim, Barrow-in-Furness, and she is required to maintain in service a speed of 24 knots-a very exceptional speed in Channel service, and only excelled on the ocean by the "Mauretania" and "Lusitania." She will carry 2,500 passengers. Length overall, 390 ft. length between uprights, 375 ft. ; breadth, 46 ft. ; depth to main deck, 18 ft. 6 in. The vessel was under the command of Captain Keig, Commodore of the company's fleet; the chief engineer being Mr. J.R. Kelly.