SS Peel Castle
Peel Castle approaches Douglas | |
| History | |
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| Name | Peel Castle formerly Duke of York |
| Owner |
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| Operator |
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| Port of registry | Douglas, Isle of Man |
| Builder | William Denny and Brothers, Dumbarton |
| Yard number | 480 |
| Launched | 20 February 1894 |
| In service | 1894 |
| Out of service | 1939 |
| Identification | British Official Number 104233 |
| Fate | Sold for breaking |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Packet Steamer |
| Tonnage | 1,473 gross register tons (GRT) |
| Length | 310 ft (94 m) |
| Beam | 37 ft (11 m) |
| Depth | 16 ft (4.9 m) |
| Installed power | 4,100 horsepower |
| Speed | 17 knots (20 mph) |
| Capacity | 1,162 passengers |
| Crew | 42 |
The passenger steamer SS Peel Castle was operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company from her purchase in 1912 until she was sold for breaking in 1939.