The SS Tynwald (V), a passenger vessel operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company from 1947 to 1974, was a notable maritime vessel built by Cammell Laird at Birkenhead in 1947. The ship was constructed at a cost of £461,859 and represented the third of the line’s six sister ships. Virtually identical to her predecessors, King Orry and Mona's Queen, Tynwald featured a tonnage of 2,490 tons, with dimensions, speed, horsepower, and crew accommodations matching those of the Snaefell and Mona's Isle. Design-wise, Tynwald was a classic early post-war passenger vessel, emphasizing comfort and capacity for the Isle of Man service. Throughout her operational life, she proved to be a reliable and popular vessel, maintaining service until August 1974. Her career included a notable incident on 25 February 1952 when she sank the barge Eleanor in the Mersey River, marking a rare accident in her history. Tynwald's service was characterized by her durability and steady performance, ensuring she remained a vital part of the company's fleet for nearly three decades. However, with the advent of newer car ferries capable of handling increased passenger and vehicle traffic, her role diminished, leading to her withdrawal from service as the company streamlined its fleet from seven to six vessels. Following her decommissioning, Tynwald was sold to John Cashmore of Newport, Mons., for £57,000 (equivalent to approximately £604,000 in 2023). She was subsequently resold to Spanish breakers and dismantled at Avtles in February 1975. Her legacy persisted, notably through her ship's whistle, which was preserved by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company and later installed on the car ferry Ben-my-Chree during her 1978 winter overhaul, symbolizing the vessel’s enduring maritime heritage.

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