The new harbour had to have greater depth to accommodate steam packets.

Take a good look at that ugly little steam packet, before you go, ma'am, you'll not be seeing her again.

The Steam Packet appealed against the decision and the appeal was allowed.

The helmsman brought the ship about in a smooth turn until they were sailing on a parallel course close to the steam packet.

Tyrconnel was the first small cargo ship the Steam Packet had bought second hand.

She started service between Douglas and the various ports then served by the Steam Packet.

And it was Jacksonville where the steam packet to Havana waited to load the mail.

Manxman operated to every one of the numerous ports then served by the Steam Packet.

Upon the ordering of the vessel by the Steam Packet, a contracted cost of £185,000 was agreed.

The steam packet was spacious and comfortable.