From Pirate to Pilot Brittany Ferries 50 celebrates half

Brittany Ferries 50 celebrates half a century of the Company’s services connecting England and Ireland with France and Spain

While the Saint–Eloi initially became the Isle of Man Steam Packet’s popular King Orry

It includes a wealth of photography and detailed information on each of the vessels operated by the company today from passenger cruise ships to freight vessels

In spite of their rather low-profile existence

From Pirate to Pilot Brittany Ferries 50 celebrates halfStephen Carter has enjoyed a maritime career spanning over 50 years, building a knowledge of the Island Ports and Irish Sea that is second to none. Stephen was Chief Pilot for many years and Captain of the Parish of Lonan. Stephen recalls his childhood days growing up in Douglas, describing some of the pranks that he and others used to get up to. Many buildings long since demolished are mentioned. The formation of his Laxey Towing Company is told in