The company that have ownership of the boat have decided to give people the opportunity to purchase memorabilia still left on the ship.
After many years of fruitless searches for a buyer or a project that would extend its life, the decision has been reached to dismantle the SS Manxman vessel.
It’s a sad end for the boat that served its maiden voyage on a route between Douglas and Liverpool in 1955.
Since it came out of operation in 1982 it had taken on a number of different uses, appearing in TV shows and films aswell as serving as a nightclub in Trafalgar Docks.
The company that have ownership of the boat have decided to give people the opportunity to purchase memorabilia still left on the ship.
A list will be compiled of what is available and prospective buyers can email or telephone in sealed bids for the items.
If you have any queries, call Pallion Engineering Ltd on 0191 564 0404 or email pall.eng@btconnect.com
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