The SS (RMS) Peveril (II) was a steel-hulled, single-screw cargo vessel built in 1929 by Cammell Laird at Birkenhead for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. With a registered gross tonnage of 798 GRT, the ship measured 205 feet in length, had a beam of 34 feet 6 inches, and a depth of 16 feet. Power was supplied by a single triple-expansion engine directly coupled to the propeller, producing 1,250 indicated horsepower at 200 psi, which enabled the Peveril to reach a speed of approximately 12 knots. The vessel accommodated 12 passengers and a crew of 17, reflecting its dual cargo and passenger service roles. Constructed at a cost of £42,600, the Peveril was notable for being the first cargo ship ordered directly by the Steam Packet, marking a shift from purchasing second-hand vessels. Launched on 25 April 1929 by Mrs. W.H. Kitto, she was primarily engaged in trade routes between Douglas, Ramsey, and Liverpool, serving as an essential link for the Isle of Man during her operational years. Throughout her service, the Peveril faced maritime challenges, such as the strong southeasterly gales of March 1937, which delayed her schedule due to anchoring and cargo discharge issues at Douglas. A notable and tragic event occurred on 9 October 1961, when her master, Captain Alex Clucas, was found dead aboard the vessel while she was loading cargo in Liverpool’s Coburg Dock. Captain Clucas was 56 years old, and his death was a significant loss for the company; his brother, Captain Robert Clucas, was serving as master of another Isle of Man Steam Packet vessel, the Manxman. As newer vessels arrived, the Peveril’s role diminished, and she was renamed Peveril II in October 1963 to free her original name for a successor, MV Peveril. Eventually, she was sold to Belton Shipping and Trading Company of London and was broken up at Glasson Dock, Lancaster, in May 1964. Her career highlights her importance as a workhorse of regional maritime trade for over three decades.

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