User:Lightoller
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[edit] User:Lightoller Introduction
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| Full name | James Paul Lightoller | |
| Date of birth | January 2, 1993 | |
| Place of birth | Douglas, Isle of Man | |
| Height | 5 ft 7.5 in (1.71 m) | |
| Playing position | Striker | |
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James Paul Dylan Lightoller (born on 2 January 1993 in Douglas, Isle of Man), is a Manx school student, shipping enthusiast, football player and guitar novice. Known internet aliases include Viking of Snaefell, TSSManxman2 and The Snaefell. As a musician, he uses the name John Torres.
Currently in his tenth year of education, Lightoller intends to become a captain for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. His favourite vessel is the Snaefell. Lightoller's favourite films in alphabetical order are:
- Das Boot (1981)
- Fatherland (1992)
- I, Robot (2004)
- I Am Legend (2008)
- Johnny English (2003)
- Poseidon (2006)
- Titanic (1997)
- The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
- The Hunt for the Red October (1990)
- U-571 (2000)
Lightoller is a red hot Liverpool supporter and his favourite Liverpool players are Kuyt and Torres. Lightoller also supports Sampdoria, his favourite Sampdoria player is Maggio. Lightoller plays Junior League football for Douglas, in the position of striker, wearing the number 9 shirt.
[edit] Family
His father, John Lightoller, works as an engineer for the Steam Packet Company. His brother is called Alan, his sisters (in order of age) are called Evanna, Luna and Fleur.
His spouse is Meghan Madeleine Murdoch, (born on 24 March 1993 in Kirk Michael, Isle of Man), and is fluent in both English and German.
His godfather is a Danish friend of his father, Ole Møller.
[edit] Future Plans
Lightoller intends to work for the Steam Packet Company firstly as a deckhand and then go to officer's school and climb the ladder to the rank of Captain. He also plans to have four children. Eventually, Lightoller would like to become the CEO of the Steam Packet Company, and would like to build at least one new vessel for the company before retiring.
[edit] Wikipedia Contributions
Originally joined Wikipedia to just get the credit for the work he did, now he focusses on editing/improving the following:
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company and their ships
Liverpool F.C. and Liverpool F.C. players
Articles I have created/given a major/minor edit to improve it's quality for your benefit and for something to do. I do not appreciate people taking credit for my work and would appreciate you not doing so.
Created pages in bold.
- Ships: Bridge-class OBO carrier//MS Ben-my-Chree [6]//MS Panagia Soumela//MV Derbyshire//HSC Hoverspeed Great Britain//HSC Incat 050//HSC Snaefell [6]//HSC Viking [2]//MDV 1200 class fast ferry//TSS Manxman [2]
- Ferry companies: Isle of Man Steam Packet Company//Manx Line//SeaCat//Seatruck Ferries
- Computer games: Driver: Parallel Lines
- Airlines: EuroManx
- Templates: Template:Incat 74m catamaran//Template:MDV1200 class fast ferry//Template:Seatruck Ships//Template:Steam Packet Ships
- Liverpool F.C.: Dirk Kuyt//Damien Plessis//Liverpool F.C. season 2007-08//Martin Škrtel//Fernando Torres
[edit] To-do
Articles I will be getting around to do/work with in the near future. Feel free to start the article yourself and then I'll (if you wish) help you with the creation of the article in speaking. I will eventually get around to doing them at some point, however it may be a while before I have significant time to do actually start the article in speaking.
- Ferries: TSS Manxman | MS Panagia Soumela
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[edit] Ruscador Shipbuilding Company
| Ruscador Shipbuilding Company | |
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| Type | Limited Company |
| Founded | 1912 |
| Headquarters | Liverpool,  England |
| Industry | Shipbuilding |
| Products | Cruise ships, Ferries, Ocean liners |
Ruscador Shipbuilding Company, more commonly known as Ruscador, is a large British shipbuilding company based in Liverpool. It currently has yards in Birkenhead and Southampton, with the company announcing a third in the next few years.
Ruscador was founded in 1912 when it was found nobody could construct the liners that everyone craved for, and Sir Keith Albiston founded the company using two slipways in the Birkenhead yards, later expanding to five in Birkenhead and four in Southampton.
Ruscador is famous for building such ships as the gigantic RMS Ocean Britannia 2, and building over 8,000 vessels in total.
Constructed vessels
- Lightoller Steam Packet Liners Company: MS Britannic, RMS Nomadic, MS Olympic, MS Paul Herbert
- Mueller Line: MV Mueller Danmark, HSC Mueller Express 1, HSC Mueller Express 2
- Ocean Queen Line: HMHS Atlantica, RMS Ocean Britannia 2, RMS Ocean Pioneer, RMS Royal Goddess, RMS Royal Princess, RMS Royal Queen
[edit] NXG Shipbuilding
| NXG Shipbuilding | |
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| Type | Limited Company |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Liverpool, England |
| Industry | Shipbuilding |
| Products | Fastcraft |
NXG Shipbuilding (Next Generation), more commonly known as NXG, is a shipbuilding company owned as a joint venture by James Lightoller and Paul Herbert, was formed with the objective of significantly advancing in the design and construction of high-speed ferries and ocean liners, to build the fastest vessels ever constructed.
Utilising a catamaran design for each class of vessel, NXG also utilise the very latest in engine and ride control technology to improve current classes or use in the next class of vessel. Currently in the design and concept stages is the OceanSpeed-class next generation ocean liner and the SuperSpeed catamaran.
| Yard # | Name | Model | Speed | Type | Owner |
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| 001 | SuperSpeed One | SuperSpeed | 70+ knots | Experimental | Lightoller SeaCo |
| 002 | Ocean Speed 1 | Ocean Speed | 60+ knots | Ocean liner | OQL Corp |
| 003 | Ocean Speed 2 | Ocean Speed | 60+ knots | Ocean liner | OQL Corp |
[edit] Ships
Ships are now available at User:LightollersShips
[edit] James Lightoller
| James Lightoller | |
| Born | January 2, 1976 Douglas,  Isle of Man |
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| Occupation | Shipping magnate |
| Net worth | £29.4 billion |
| Spouse | Meghan Murdoch (1996–1998) Amélie Moreau (2008–) |
| Children | John |
| Website www.james-lightoller.co.im |
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Vice Admiral James Paul Lightoller MHK, (born January 2, 1976 in Douglas, Isle of Man) is a Manx-born shipping magnate and MHK for Douglas East. He is most well-known for being the owner of Lightoller Sea Containers.
[edit] Early Life
Lightoller was born to Alan (1945–2007) and Barbara Lightoller (1950–) in January 1976 as the last of three sons and third of four children. He attended Murrays Road Primary School from 1981–1987 and Park Road School from 1987–1992. He attained 11 GCSEs and 3 A-levels. He then went on to Marine School in Fleetwood, graduating in 1997. In 1996, he met young actress Meghan Murdoch and the couple had a son before splitting up two years later.
[edit] Merchant service
Lightoller was first posted aboard the ocean liner RMS Snaefell 2 as a helm officer at the rank of Sub Lieutenant, serving aboard the liner until 1999, when he was promoted to Lieutenant Commander and served on the HSC SeaCat Lightoller. Lightoller achieved his first command in 2004 at the rank of Captain, commanding the HSC SuperRapide Lightoller until 2005. Lightoller took command of the ocean liner Snaefell 2 again in 2005 on three cruises from February to October.
Lightoller chose to retain command of the 115,000 tonne ocean liner for the 2006 season, becoming popular with his characteristic blowing of the horn when the ship departed Liverpool or Southampton. Due to his father's ill health, Lightoller chose not to command the Snaefell 2 for a third consecutive season and took up command of the Emeraude France (ex SeaCat Lightoller) for the 2006-07 season. Lightoller's father died in May 2007, and it was his wish that Lightoller took charge of the company.
[edit] Shipping magnate
Lightoller took charge of Lightoller Sea Containers with effect from June 1, 2007. He recieved a lot of criticism for his lack of experience and his personal blog recieved a lot of negative comments. In July 2007, he pubicly announced in an interview for Manx Radio he intended to resign at the end of the year, however his mentor Sir Paul Herbert encouraged him to carry on and ignore the negative comments.
On January 1, 2008, when a new CEO was due to be announced, Lightoller announced he had big changes in store for the company. He rebranded the company, restoring the classic livery and re-named the SuperRapide Lightoller to Tynwald. Lightoller also announced over the winter the company had agreed with Krimpen a contract for the construction of a 20,000 tonne fast conventional ferry.
He also started a blog on his company's website, which recieved a large amount of positive comments about his changes. Lightoller also reduced the "overpriced" fares, which was voted on the company's website as the best part of the rebranding. Lightoller has most recently acquired a new fastcraft, the Incat 059, which will be renamed Viking for Manx service. Lightoller frequently posted on his blog that he is extremely grateful for all the positive feedback, however no new postings have been made since May 14, 2008, due to "anti-company comments" which James Lightoller's legal advisors are requesting the author comes forward.
Recently it was revealed that he had proposed to French waitress Amélie Moreau (b. 1977), and the couple are yet to announce a date for a wedding.
[edit] Personal Life
Lightoller has two brothers, Keith, a captain for his company, (b. 1972) and Barry, his company's accountant, (b. 1975) and a sister Anna, an actress, (b. 1984). Lightoller has one child, John Charles (b. 1996)
Lightoller's website, www.james-lightoller.co.im, is his personal website which contains his biography, his life story, a personal blog and various other things.
Lightoller is the richest Manx-born businessman according to The Independent's 2008 Rich List.
[edit] Company Fleetlist boxes
[edit] Ocean Queen Line
Ocean Queen Line is a Cruise Line, it was formed in 1861 by sir Thomas Heatley, his Dream was Create a Transatlantic Cruise Line fit for a Queen hence the Name Ocean Queen line. There First Ship the SS Queen 1 weighted in at 38,000 though this was not the largest ship she was one of the finest ships on the Seas running a weekly Transatlantic Service at a top speed of 19 knots.
by 1865 there was a need for more ships to keep up with Passenger demands, with this Ocean Queen line drew up a Design for a New Ocean Liner, one that would be Larger, faster and Grander then any ship in the World, this Liner would later be known as RMS Ocean Britannia at 76,450 she was the largest man built ship in the world, entering service in 1868 on a Maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean Completing it 6 Days at a top Speed of 25 knots, she had room for just over 2,100 passengers.
1872 disaster Struck when the SS/RMS Queen 1 Collided with a Docking terminal at new york, Causing Major Damage to her Bow, she was Removed from service and later scrapped, this Left RMS Ocean Britannia Running the Transatlantic Alone, though she was able to Compete with passengers Needs to Travel.
[edit] 20th Century Ocean Queen Line
with a new era beginning Ocean Queen line Opened the 1900 with three brand New Ocean liners to enter service in 1904-05, they where the RMS Royal Princess, RMS Royal Queen and the RMS Royal Goddess, these liner had a gross tonnage of 49,600 tons, but was far faster then the Ocean Britannia at a top speed of 30 knots, they were the fastest ships on the seas, they became know as the royal Class, running a passenger service round the world and to New York.
by 1909 the Ocean Britannia was now Out classed be most liners and people lost interest in traveling on her, so a new Ocean liner was place on the drawing boards, Ocean Queen line Designed the liner to be bigger and faster then any other ship, she later became know as RMS Ocean Queen entering service in 1912, she had a gross tonnege of 122,000 and a length of 322 meters make her the first ship in the world to pass a 100,000 tons and a 1000ft. Her maiden voyage was the transatlantic service completeing it in 3 days a top speed of 34 knots making her the fastest ship in the world, on entering new york she meet Ocean queens other liner RMS Ocean Britannia who was due to retire from service, little did the people know that this would be ocean Britannia's last Service voyage.
During World war 1 the RMS/HMS Ocean Queen was a troop ship holding the title of HMS, rather then RMS, the Royal Class ships where bombed and scraped due to damages, after the war she returned to RMS and in 1918 on a transatlantic service the RMS Ocean Queen Won the Blue Ribbon, completing the voyage in 2 days and 3 hours at a speed of 37.5 knots. In 1925 Ocean Queen line Decide to enter 2 new Ocean liners these liners would be slightly longer then the RMS Ocean Queen but weigh less,
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| Ship | Built | Builder | GRT | Top speed | Port of Registry | Current cruise | Notes |
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| MS Ocean Adventurer |
2011 | Fincantieri,  Italy |
118,000 | 23.2 knots (26.7 mph) | Southampton,  United Kingdom |
N/A | |
| RMS Ocean Britannia 2 |
2007 | Ruscador, United Kingdom |
180,500 | 30 knots (35 mph) | Southampton, United Kingdom |
Maiden World Cruise | |
| MS Ocean Elizabeth |
2009 | Aker Yards,  Finland |
180,000 | 24 knots (28 mph) | Southampton, United Kingdom |
N/A | |
| MS Royal Sovereign |
2010 | Aker Yards , Finland |
180,000 | 24 knots (28 mph) | Southampton, United Kingdom |
N/A | |
| MS Ocean Lightoller |
2009 | Aker Yards, Finland |
180,000 | 24 knots (28 mph) | Siuthampton, United Kingdom |
N/A | under construction |
| RMS Ocean Manxman |
2007 | Oberlander,  Germany |
130,000 | 31.7 knots (36.5 mph) | Southampton, United Kingdom |
Maiden Voyage | |
| RMS Ocean Pioneer |
2011 | Ruscador, United Kingdom |
150,000 | 38 knots (44 mph) | Southampton, United Kingdom |
N/A | |
| RMS Atlantica 2 |
2002 | Ruscador, United Kingdom |
132,000 | 35.7 knots (41.1 mph) | Southampton, United Kingdom |
N/A | |
| RMS Ocean Queen |
1912 | John Brown and Company,  Scotland |
75,600 | 28.2 knots (32.5 mph) | Liverpool, United Kingdom |
N/A | Retireing |
| RMS Olympica |
1980 | Aker Yards, Finland |
110,000 | 34 knots (39 mph) (after refit) | Southampton, United Kingdom |
N/A | under refit(Engines Replacement) |
| MS Royal Princess 2 |
2008 | Aker Yards, Finland |
114,000 | 24 knots (28 mph) | Miami florida,  United States |
N/A | |
| MS Royal Queen 2 |
2009 | Fincantieri, Italy |
114,000 | 24 knots (28 mph) | Southampton, United Kingdom |
N/A | |
| MS Great Brtiain |
2009 | Ruscador, United Kingdom |
224,000 | 23.5 knots (27.0 mph) | Southampton, United Kingdom |
N/A | under construction due to be complete january 2009 |
| RMS Ocean Queen 2 |
2010-11 | Ruscador, United Kingdom |
241,000 | 31.8 knots (36.6 mph) | Southampton, United Kingdom |
N/A | under development |
[edit] Lightoller Steam Navigation Company
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| Ship | Built | Builder | GRT | Top speed | Pax | Class | Port of Registry | Misc |
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| RMS Britannic |
2009 | Meyer Werft |
195,000 | 30 knots (35 mph) | 4,000 | Britannic | Liverpool |
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| MS Empress of England |
2008 | Fincantieri |
98,500 | 25 knots (29 mph) | 2,328 | Vista | Liverpool |
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| MS Mark Woodward |
1991 | Fincantieri |
81,000 | 24 knots (28 mph) | 2,020 | Mark Woodward | Liverpool |
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| RMS Manxman 2 |
1972 | Cammell Laird |
95,000 | 32 knots (37 mph) | 2,300 | Manxman | Liverpool |
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| MS Neptune |
2009/10 | Aker |
180,000 | 24 knots (28 mph) | 4,350 | Titan | ? | |
| RMS Snaefell 2 |
1976 | Cammell Laird |
115,000 | 35 knots (40 mph) | 3,000 | Snaefell | Liverpool |
[edit] Lightoller Steam Packet Company
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| Lightoller Steam Packet Company | |
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| Type | Limited Company |
| Founded | 1808 |
| Headquarters | Douglas, Isle of Man |
| Key people | CEO James Lightoller Deputy CEO Raymond Murdoch |
| Net income | ▲ |
| Employees | 1,100 |
| Website | http://titanfleet.freewebsites.com |
The Lightoller Steam Packet Company (Manx: Sheshaght Phaggad Bree Lightoller) is the oldest continuously operating passenger shipping company in the world, celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2008.
The company provides passenger and freight services to five ports around the Irish Sea from Douglas, Isle of Man using two fastcraft and a conventional ferry as of 2008.
The Steam Packet Company is a subsidiary of Lightoller Sea Containers.
[edit] Current Routes
- Douglas to:
- Liverpool to:
[edit] User Agreement
The Manx Government operate a User Agreement with the Steam Packet Company to receive sole user rights to Douglas Harbour. To receive these rights, the company must:
- Inbound freight of 7,500 lane metres of freight each week.
- Operate at least 800 return sailings to two ports in the range of North West England per year.
- Operate at least 70 return sailings to Ireland per year.
- Invest a minimum fleet investment of £20 million by 2010.
- Operate a daily fastcraft summer service to Liverpool.
As of 2008, the company is exceeding the above and receives sole user rights to Douglas Harbour. Note that the Steam Packet Company does own the linkspans in Douglas Harbour.
[edit] Car ferries and RO-RO operations
The Company first adopted the sideloader operation with the steam turbine car ferries Manannan, which started operating in 1963 on the Douglas–Liverpool service, soon joined by the Mona's Queen in 1967. The company launched their first diesel car ferry in 1971 with the Snaefell, followed by the Lady of Mann in 1975. The company's sideloading operation was probably one of the most well-known ones, and the first RO-RO service came to the Isle of Man in 1978 when the company purchased the Mannin Viking, replacing the Lady of Mann as the company's flagship. The Mannin Viking brought a revolution to the island, being able to carry coaches, trucks and passengers at the same time in extreme comfort. The Mannin Viking used to operate for Mueller Line as the Mueller Danmark, however, she became surplus to requirement within 4 years and was sold.
In 1986, the company decided to dispose of the steam turbine car ferries Manannan and Mona's Queen, with the company operating a three-ship fleet with the Lady of Mann, Mannin Viking and Snaefell to five routes around the Irish Sea. This operation became very popular and well known and the company reportedly made £9.45 million in 1989 with the three vessels in operation.
The Lady of Mann was retired in 1997, and the Mannin Viking and Snaefell both made their final sailings for the company in 2006 after operating together for 18 years. The company now operate the Manxman and the new Snaefell will enter service in 2009.
[edit] Fastcraft
[edit] Advent of fastcraft
The Company's first use of a fastcraft came during TT 1992 when the sideloading car ferry Snaefell suffered from a rare technical failure. The company hastily charted the SeaCat Scotland from Sea Containers, and the public as well as the Company's board were impressed with the "SeaCat", so they decided to order one for themselves. The £13 million fastcraft arrived in 1993, and the SeaCat Lightoller quickly became relied upon for a fast service across the Irish Sea.
The Company's operation of the "SeaCat" brought it fame when the SeaCat Lightoller starred as the doomed ferry Express in "Storm Force 12", the filming of which left the company without their prized asset for a month, but gaining £2.5m in charter fees and a lot of popularity. The Company began exploring options to expanding it's fastcraft fleet with a new "SuperSeaCat", and secured the 3-year-charter of the SuperSeaCat Two for fleet operations alongside the SeaCat Lightoller. This was a very profitable venture, and the Company tried to exercise it's right to purchase the SuperSeaCat Two, but failed and risked losing the vessel's charter. Fortunately, the Company managed to keep hold of the vessel. In 2002, Oberlander AG Werke announced they were developing a new 110 metre monohull fastcraft that could beat the 40 knot barrier for the monohull generation of fastcraft. This excited the Company and they placed a £25.5 million order for a single vessel to be delivered in 2004.
The Company decided not to renew the charter on the SuperSeaCat Two beyond 2004 when the SuperRapide Lightoller arrived, with the SeaCat Lightoller as backup. On pre-service trials, the new SuperRapide Lightoller achieved a top speed of 42.88 knots (49.35 mph), and a certificate of 720 passengers along with just under 200 vehicles was given to the Company to operate their new fastcraft.
In 2005, the big shock was that the Company were sending both of their fastcraft out on charter, with the "SeaCat" going to Emeraude Lines and the "SuperRapide" going to Kaufmann Sealand. This decision baffled the Manx Government who launched an inquiry, and quickly found the answer. It was to pay off the debt on the construction of the Manxman, the company's new ferry.
The Emeraude France ex. SeaCat Lightoller returned to Manx service in 2006, with her charter having expired and Emeraude Lines having gone into administration. SuperRapide Lightoller returned the next year, and with a three-ship fleet, the Company provided a reliable service and still do today.
[edit] Current Operations
The Company currently operates a fleet of 3 vessels to 5 ports around the Irish Sea with the fastcraft Emeraude France and Tynwald and the flagship Manxman. In mid 2007, the company announced that they would construct a new flagship. The Snaefell, now under construction, will be 20,000 tonnes in weight and have a top speed of 35 knots. The company have announced the securing of a new fastcraft, the 98 metre Oberlander catamaran Oberlander 7000 which was renamed Viking, and will operate alongside the Tynwald at TT.[1]
[edit] Fleet
| Ship | Built | Builder | GRT | Top speed | Length | Pax | Class | Port of Registry | Misc |
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| Adelaide | 1974 | Meyer Werft |
6,442 | 20 knots (23 mph) | 102 metres (334 ft 8 in) | 850 | N/A |  Bridgetown |
Charter from May 08–Jan 09 |
| Manxman | 2005 |  Krimpen |
13,742 | 24.5 knots (28.2 mph) | 125 metres (410 ft 1 in) | 670 | Manxman | Douglas |
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| Mona's Isle | 1991 |  Incat |
3,056 | 36 knots (41 mph) | 74 metres (242 ft 9 in) | 500 | 74m WPC | Liverpool |
Undergoing major refit |
| Snaefell | 2009 | Fincantieri |
20,937 | 35 knots (40 mph) | 135 metres (442 ft 11 in) | 950 | Snaefell | Liverpool |
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| Tynwald | 2004 | Fincantieri |
4,833 | 43 knots (49 mph) | 110 metres (360 ft 11 in) | 720 | MDV 1500 | Douglas |
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| Viking | 2005 | Incat |
4,462 | 47 knots (54 mph) | 98.2 metres (322 ft 2 in) | 850 | 99m WPC | Douglas |
[edit] LSC Fleetlist
| Name | Built | Builder | Company | Type | Class | GRT | Speed |
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| Britannic | 2009 | Meyer Werft | Lightoller Steam Navigation | Ocean liner | Britannic | 195,000 | 30 knots (35 mph) |
| Cheshire (5) | 1993 | Hyundai Heavy Industries | Lightoller Bulk | OBO carrier | Lancashire | 146,500 | 19 knots (22 mph) |
| Derbyshire (5) | 1996 | Hyundai Heavy Industries | Lightoller Bulk | OBO carrier | Lancashire | 146,500 | 19 knots (22 mph) |
| Emeraude France | 1991 | Incat | Lightoller Steam Packet | High speed craft | 74m WPC | 3,012 | 36 knots (41 mph) |
| Empress of England (2) | 2008 | Fincantieri | Lightoller Steam Navigation | Cruise ship | Empress | 98,500 | 25 knots (29 mph) |
| Incat 059 | 2005 | Incat | Lightoller Steam Packet | High speed craft | 99m WPC | 4,462 | 47 knots (54 mph) |
| Lancashire (6) | 1990 | Hyundai Heavy Industries | Lightoller Bulk | OBO carrier | Lancashire | 146,500 | 19 knots (22 mph) |
| Leicestershire (3) | 1992 | Hyundai Heavy Industries | Lightoller Bulk | OBO carrier | Lancashire | 146,500 | 19 knots (22 mph) |
| Manxman (3) | 2005 | Van der Giessen de Noord | Lightoller Steam Packet | RO-PAX ferry | Manxman | 13,742 | 24.5 knots (28.2 mph) |
| Manxman | 1972 | Harland and Wolff | Lightoller Steam Navigation | Ocean liner | Manxman 2 | 95,000 | 32 knots (37 mph) |
| Mark Woodward | 1991 | Fincantieri | Lightoller Steam Navigation | Ocean liner | Mark Woodward | 81,000 | 24.5 knots (28.2 mph) |
| Merseyside (3) | 1998 | Harland and Wolff | Lightoller Bulk | Oil tanker | Merseyside | 99,000 | 18.5 knots (21.3 mph) |
| Northamptonshire (2) | 1991 | Hyundai Heavy Industries | Lightoller Bulk | OBO carrier | Lancashire | 146,500 | 19 knots (22 mph) |
| Scotland Bridge | 1986 | Hyundai Heavy Industries | Lightoller Bulk | Bulk carrier | Scotland | 174,768 | 13.5 knots (15.5 mph) |
| Sir Charles Lightoller | 1992 | Swan Hunter | Lightoller Bulk | Oil tanker | Bridge | 98,000 | 16.8 knots (19.3 mph) |
| Sir Mark Woodward | 1996 | Swan Hunter | Lightoller Bulk | Oil tanker | Bridge | 98,000 | 16.8 knots (19.3 mph) |
| Sir Paul Herbert | 1989 | Swan Hunter | Lightoller Bulk | Oil tanker | Bridge | 98,000 | 16.8 knots (19.3 mph) |
| Snaefell (8) | 2009 | Fincantieri | Lightoller Steam Packet | RO-PAX ferry | Snaefell | 20,937 | 34.5 knots (39.7 mph) |
| Snaefell | 1976 | Cammell Laird | Lightoller Steam Navigation | Ocean liner | Snaefell 2 | 115,000 | 35 knots (40 mph) |
| Tynwald (7) | 2004 | Fincantieri | Lightoller Steam Packet | High speed craft | MDV1500 | 4,833 | 43 knots (49 mph) |
| Yorkshire (5) | 1994 | Hyundai Heavy Industries | Lightoller Bulk | Oil tanker | Lancashire | 150,900 | 17 knots (20 mph) |
 The Sir Mark Woodward at sea |
 The Scotland Bridge at Rotterdam |
 The Leicestershire at Liverpool |
[edit] Mueller Line
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| MV Mueller Danmark |
2001 | Ruscador, United Kingdom |
28.25 knots (32.51 mph) | Rostock, Germany |
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| MV Mueller Deutschland |
2003 | Oberlander, Germany |
27.5 knots (31.6 mph) | Rostock, Germany |
Kiel-Goteborg | |
| HSC Mueller Express 1 |
1993 | Incat, Australia |
38 knots (44 mph) | Liverpool, United Kingdom |
Travemunde-Goteborg | |
| HSC Mueller Express 2 |
1993 | Incat, Australia |
38 knots (44 mph) | Liverpool, United Kingdom |
Travemunde-Goteborg | |
| MV Mueller Kiel |
1991 | Oberlander, Germany |
24.6 knots (28.3 mph) | Rostock, Germany |
Goteborg-Grena | |
| MV Mueller Rostock |
1991 | Oberlander, Germany |
24.6 knots (28.3 mph) | Rostock, Germany |
Travemunde-Goteborg | |
| MV Mueller Viking |
1972 | Ailsa, Scotland |
23 knots (26 mph) | Rostock, Germany |
Kiel-Goteborg | |
| HSC SuperRapide Finland |
2004 | Oberlander, Germany |
43 knots (49 mph) | Rostock, Germany |
Kiel-Goteborg | |
| HSC SuperRapide Great Britain |
2003 | Oberlander, Germany |
43 knots (49 mph) | Rostock, Germany |
Laid up | |
| HSC SuperRapide Isle of Man |
2004 | Oberlander, Germany |
43 knots (49 mph) | Rostock, Germany |
Laid up | |
| HSC SuperRapide Scotland |
2003 | Oberlander, Germany |
43 knots (49 mph) | Rostock, Germany |
Copenhagen-Travemunde |
[edit] References
[edit] Lightoller Steam Train Company
The Lightoller Steam Train Company is a company operating steam trains on the Isle of Man. Currently utilising a fleet of 9 steam trains, the company is responsible for the re-opening of all closed lines on the Island.
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[edit] Fleet
- Active Fleet Numbers: 2, 6, 7, 8, 11, 17, 18
- Inactive Fleet Numbers: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
[edit] Number 1 "Manannán"
Status: Scrapped 1962
Configuration: 0-6-0
Manannán was the pioneer on the line, being the finest 0-6-0 on the line at the time of her entry to service, being the mainline Douglas-Port Erin train, carrying up to 6 carriages in one go, and often requiring a brake van due to the descent into Douglas often posing a hazard to the station it's self. She was not the preferred out of her sister and herself, but Number 1 did her company and herself very well, until it was decided to break her up for spare parts for her more popular and reliable sister Snaefell.
[edit] Number 2 "Snaefell"
Number 2
Status: Active
Configuration: 0-6-0
Snaefell is probably the most reliable on the line, although being the oldest active loco in service. Number 2 was ordered as a pair with her older sister Manannán in 1850. She was the Douglas-Peel train, pulling anything up to 4 carriages and 2 fish trucks, and even a brake van for use on the downhill sections where the Snaefell would often have to pass a station and collect passengers on the way back to Douglas.
Number 2 is rarely out of service, still being the Douglas-Peel train and carrying a lot less than her early days, carrying no more than 3 carriages in the peak seasons.
[edit] Number 3 "Mannin"
Status: On display
Configuration: 0-6-0
Mannin is currently used as the main exhibit in the Port Erin Railway Museum, her defective boiler being the reason for her deactivation and placement in the museum. Alongside the Manannán and Snaefell, the Mannin provided an excellent service in the company's first few years whilst awaiting locomotives to run the prospering railway network on the Isle of Man. She operated as the main carrier during her first few years of operation, carrying up to 6 carriages at one time, and requiring three lengths to stop when approaching a station at full speed. This was often her downfall as she when she missed stations, she would often have to go into reverse, which would take anything up to 15 minutes to do if the train was 6 carriages long. It was decided in 1964 that she would be retired when her boiler failed an inspection, and with three of the first five 0-6-0s already having being broken up, it was decided to preserve the Mannin, and she had her boiler removed and replaced with a false one and placed into Port Erin.
[edit] Number 4 "Mona"
Status: Scrapped 1939
Configuration: 0-6-0
Not much is known about the Mona, except that she operated on the Northern Line and in her final few years was prone to breaking down, hence the probable reason why she was broken up in 1939, and the fact that she suffered defects in her brakes, and was deemed unsafe.
[edit] Number 5 "Fenella"
Status: Partially scrapped 1939
Configuration: 0-6-0
Like the Mona, not a lot is known about the Fenella. Fenella was ordered as a batch of three (Numbers 3, 4, and 5) to supplement Manannán and Snaefell on the new Northern Line. Fenella served herself and the company well, unfortunately earmarked for breaking up prior to World War Two, despite the fact she had many years left in her. Her boiler section and wheels were removed, being partially scrapped. The Fenella was one of the trains that many feel should still be running today.
[edit] Number 6 "Viking"
Number 6
Status: Active
Configuration: 0-8-0
Viking is the mainstay train on the line, rarely being out of service, which is normally for boiler checks. A one-off order, Number 6 was built for Port Erin-Ramsey services, something she continues to run today. Viking is seen as a enthusiast's favourite, and is the preferred train for many travelling from Port Erin.
Viking was so large, that she had to have a turn-table installed in Douglas, Peel, Ramsey and Port Erin, which often took up to 20 minutes to turn the 61-tonne train. Viking is one of only two 0-8-0s in active service in the British Isles, and is also the fastest often reaching speeds of over 50 mph when on non-stop freight passages in the winter. Due to her size and power, Viking is now the only train which can carry more than 3 coaches, except for Number 18.
Viking is normally placed on the Peel-Ramsey route during the winter, and being the mainstay carrier during the summer, she operates from Douglas. It is planned to withdraw Viking for a major overhaul in the winter of 2008 and repaint her, alongside her fleetmates, in the new black livery.
[edit] Number 7 "Douglas"
[edit] Number 8 "Tynwald"
[edit] Number 9
[edit] Number 10
[edit] Number 11 "Manxman"
[edit] Number 12
[edit] Number 13
[edit] Number 14
[edit] Number 15
[edit] Number 16
[edit] Number 17 "Caledonia"
Number 17
Status: Active
Configuration: 0-6-0
Caledonia is the only steam train on the line to be brought in second hand. She was brought in as her power would make her useful if the Viking was unable to operate, and in 1905, Caledonia was brought in and given the fleet number 17, and worked with the Snaefell on the Douglas-Peel route, being called upon to carry the freight whilst Snaefell ran the passengers. Being that she was the freight train, she often only ran at night, with the two engines rarely switching duties. It has been noted for the bargain price of £20,000, less than ¼ of her building fee, she has been one of the outstanding performers on the line since World War Two.
Caledonia is the newest 0-6-0 on the line, and she is often called into service alongside stablemate number 18 to share the load at winter.
[edit] Number 18 "Charles H. Lightoller"
Number 18
Status: Active
Configuration: 0-6-0
Charles H. Lightoller rather interestingly, boasts the longest name in the steam train fleet and on the Isle of Man. The company ordered the Charles H. Lightoller as the Ellan Vannin, but once the Chairman of the company, Lord John Lightoller's wife gave birth to a son called Charles, and the train was renamed prior to entry to service. At the time, she was the most powerful 0-6-0 on the line, and remains so today. She is never out of service, except for the winter overhauls and repaints. Sometimes she is called upon to be the "fish train" from Peel to Douglas.
She is seen as the stalwart of the fleet, despite the much larger Viking being the official flagship as seen on the Lightoller Steam Train Company's website. It is said that the Charles H. Lightoller is the finest 0-6-0 in the world, having done herself, her company and her namesake very proud.
[edit] Number 19 ""
[edit] Number 20 ""
[edit] Number 21 and 22
(ex MER Number 22)
Number 21 and 22 are numbers that are due to be allocated to the two tramcars the company purchased in 2005 from the Snaefell Mountain Railway which are nearing the completion of reconstruction. It is rumoured these will operate during TT. With the two railcars, services will be slightly quicker, with Number 22 completing a Douglas-Port Erin trip in 39 minutes at full speed with no stops.
