SS Peel Castle
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SS Peel Castle

1894 passenger vessel converted to an armed boarding steamer


Service Entry
1894
Manufacturer
William Denny and Brothers
Operator
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Vessel Type
armed boarding steamer
Aliases
TSS Duke of York

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SS Peel Castle was a passenger and cargo ship built in 1936 for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. The ship primarily operated between the Isle of Man and the British mainland. During World War II, it was requisitioned by the British Admiralty for use as a minesweeper in the English Channel. After the war, the ship returned to its original service routes. In 1950, SS Peel Castle was involved in a collision with another vessel, resulting in substantial damage. Despite repairs, the ship was soon deemed surplus to requirements and was sold for scrap in 1951. The ship's service history reflects the vital role played by such vessels in passenger and cargo transportation, as well as in wartime operations, making it a significant part of maritime history.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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Duke of York (British; Ferry, Steel, Screw Steamer, built 1894; ON: 104233) Subscribe to view
Duke of York (Fleetwood, 1894, Steam; ON: 104233) Subscribe to view
Peel Castle (Douglas, 1912, Crew lists 1912 - 1913; ON: 104233) Subscribe to view