Isle of Man Steam Packet porter's badge
Date made: late 19th century
Description: A brass badge for an Isle of Man Steam Packet porter, used about 1860. Engraved 'Isle of Man Packet 48'.
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company first started in 1830. The inaugural crossing took Mona’s Isle from Douglas to Liverpool on 17th August 1830, under the command of Captain William Gill, carrying a total of 15 saloon and 17 steerage passengers. Porters would have been responsible for carrying passengers' luggage on and off the ships.
Measurements: overall: 9.5 cm x 10 cm
Materials: metal
Object name: badge
Collection: Social History Collection
ID Number: 1954-2977