1966 in Liverpool: A house is being demolished while the Catholic Cathedral is being built. As Ellan Vannin she served for a further 26 years before being lost in a storm on 3 December 1909 in Liverpool Bay. King William's College Choir" by Dave Armstrong on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people… The official inquiry referred to waves 24 feet (7 m) high and declared the ship to have been in good condition and fully seaworthy. Ellan Vannin may refer to: . [5] Upon reaching the Bar her course would have been changed from approximately 130 degrees to 080 degrees as she entered the approach channel to the river. Ellan Vannin is the twin team of Darfur United, as MIFA helps the refugee team. the Manx name for the Isle of Man "Ellan Vannin" (poem), a poem and song, known as the alternative Isle of Man national anthem SS Ellan Vannin, an iron-built packet steamer operated out of Castletown, Isle of Man; SS Ellan Vannin, an iron paddle steamer that foundered in 1909 with loss of 36 people "The Ellan Vannin Tragedy", a song by British folk group The Spinners The wind direction on departure was from the northwest meaning the Ellan Vannin would have a following sea during her passage – something which would have caused her master no particular concern. I've been told a couple of times that his was a good version, but I hadn't got around to listening to it before. About us; Careers; Press; Contact; Blog; Products. Ellan-Vannin#23, Nantes. The poem "The Sorrowful Crossing" by Josephine Kermode was written about the disaster.[8]. LEllan Vannin est un navire de l'île de Man qui a sombré le 3 décembre 1909 à l'embouchure de la Mersey, provoquant la mort de 36 personnes, passagers et membres d'équipage. She was originally named Mona's Isle - the second ship in the Company's history to be so named. In December 1891, she completed a special overhaul at the Naval Construction Works at Barrow, costing £2,913. SS (RMS) Ellan Vannin (the Manx name for the Isle of Man) was built as an iron paddle steamer in 1860 at Meadowside, Glasgow for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. Two of the passengers, Daniel Newell of Croydon, Surrey, and Walter Williams of Earl's Court, London, were engaged in carrying out stone work on the Catholic church, Ramsey, Isle of Man. She entered service with the Steam Packet Fleet in June 1860. In January 1910, Teare's body was found washed ashore on Ainsdale beach in Southport. Tel: 01624 675820. I found it on The Wreck Site, an online database of shipwrecks. She served for 23 years under that name before being rebuilt, re-engined and renamed in 1883. Although the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has a tradition of reusing ship names, they have never reused the name Ellan Vannin. During the previous summer Craine had served on the Mona. This page was last edited on 12 December 2020, at 20:06. The song was written by Hughie Jones and was originally recorded by his group, English folk legends The Spinners. Here are the words from the song. When the summer day is over And its busy cares have flown, I sit beneath the starlight, With a weary heart alone. Spinners tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including ill be around, the rubberband man, its a shame, living a little laughing a little, mighty love Email: administrator@ellanvanninhome.com. Quick Description: This song draws on the real life maritime disaster of the sinking of the SS Ellan Vannin which is commemorated by this plaque on the quayside in Ramsey. She was originally named Mona's Isle - the second ship in the Company's history to be so named. She was swept by heavy seas and filled, sinking by the stern with the loss of all passengers and crew. Ellan Vannin was a twin-screw vessel driven by a two-cylinder compound steam engine made by Westray, Copeland and Co. at Barrow. The oscillating engines possessed a number of advantages over the side-lever, as it occupied less space and had fewer working parts. [5] During the summer of 1909 Teare was in command of the King Orry[5] and had only joined the Ellan Vannin the day before her ill-fated voyage. [E D# F# G# Fm C A# B F C# Bm A D Em C#m G Gm Cm] Chords for The Ellan Vannin Tragedy sung by Hughie Jones 3rd December 2011 with capo transposer, play along with guitar, piano, ukulele & mandolin. She was originally named Mona's Isle - the second ship in the Company's history to be so named. A fund for victims’ relatives was set up and the Steam Packet donated £1,000 but the feeling behind the tragedy is revealed in the fact the company never again named a vessel Ellan Vannin. The cylinder was placed vertically under the crankshaft and could pivot through a small arc, permitting the rod to follow the movement of the crank. Sign in to disable ALL ads. Lyrics not available. The Ellan Vannin could carry up to 300 passengers (50 1st Class) and had a usual crew of 14. new venue on the corner of Oldham Street and Roscoe Street, In the early hours of 3 December 1909, the Ellan Vannin set sail from Ramsey for Liverpool. Teare had worked his way up through the company. pour tout les fans de l Ile de Man et ses prestigieuses courses moto Le blog de ellan-vannin hébergé par OverBlog Then it G7 rises like a C vision Sparkling F bright it shines for G7 me My C own dear Ellan F Vannin With its C green hills G7 by the C sea. Ellan Vannin Home Limited | IOM Registered Charity No.48A | IOM Registered No.067129C. [5] Thomas Quayle of Andreas, Isle of Man was a former steward for the Archdeacon of Sodor and Man, he was on his way to Liverpool in order to undergo an operation. There was no requirement for a connecting rod, and the upper end of the piston rod was fitted with a bearing which worked directly on to the crankpin. N 54° 19.332 W 004° 22.792. All but two of the crew lived on the Isle of Man. [5] Captain Teare was married with four children.[5]. Ellan Vannin Lyrics: When the summer day is over / It's busy cares have flown / I will sit beneath the starlight / With a weary heart alone / Then it rises like a vision / Sparkling bright it shines Ellan Vannin was considered an exceptionally fine vessel in bad weather, carrying out the daily mail contract when other vessels were safe in harbour. the Manx name for the Isle of Man, located centrally in the Irish Sea; A poem and song, "Ellan Vannin" (poem), known as the alternative Isle of Man National AnthemEllan Vannin (ship), a ship that sank on 3 December 1909 en route from the Isle of Man to Liverpool, which was the subject of a well-known song by The Spinners BRONZE MEDAL CONIFA European Football Cup 2015 CHAMPION Niamh Challenge Cup 2015 SILVER MEDAL CONIFA World Football Cup 2014. On Friday 3 December 1909, Ellan Vannin left her home port of Ramsey at 01:13hrs, under the command of her Master, 37 year old Captain James Teare, who had some 18 years of experience working his way through the company to the position of Master. Edit Submit Cancel We have produced a Style Guide to help editors follow a standard format when editing a listing. Ellan Vannin primarily operated out of Ramsey to Whitehaven, Liverpool and Scotland. 3 December 1909: sank in a storm between the Bar Lightship and the Q1 Buoy. 46: The Ellan Vannin Tragedy A song written in 1961 by Hughie Jones of Liverpool folk group The Spinners. [5], The following morning the company offices in Douglas received a telegram from Liverpool stating that one of the Ellan Vannin's lifeboats had been washed ashore at New Brighton with its cover on and its working gear inside. Be the first to add the lyrics and earn points. The Spinners - "The Ellan Vannin Tragedy" - Ramsey, Isle of Man. Communication was by telegram and information was difficult to ascertain. The plant produced 600 ihp (450 kW) which gave her a speed of approximately 12 knots. Indeed, stormy weather appeared to be no deterrent to her, and it is reported that when up to 12 ocean liners had been taking shelter in Ramsey Bay, Ellan Vannin steamed through them as she made passage to Whitehaven and returned in the evening, the completion of her voyage being heralded by the ships sheltering in the bay sounding their whistles.[2]. Ellan Vannin Although this song is believed by many to be a traditional song from the Isle of Man, it was in fact composed by Hughie Jones of Liverpool in the 1960s, and first performed by his group "The Spinners". The last beneficiary of the fund was a Miss Benson of Ramsey, the daughter of one of the crew. Mona's Isle is important in the history of the line, as she was the first vessel to be fitted with oscillating engines, which were also manufactured by Tod and McGregor Ltd. Until 1860 the Company had always used the side-lever engine so favoured by Robert Napier and Sons. A disaster fund was established for those who were dependants of the deceased, the Steam Packet contributed £1,000 to this fund. Cabin capacity for 28 passengers (first class) and 25 (third class). Teare was 45 year old First Officer John Craine of Leigh Terrace, Douglas, who like Capt. [5] Another passenger was Edgar Blevin of the accountancy firm Kerruish, Son & Blevin of Douglas and Liverpool, whilst Christopher Heaton-Johnson of Beaconsfield Towers, Ramsey, Isle of Man, was en route to India. I've heard this song announced as traditional, and my pointing out who it was written by did not down well. She served for 23 years under that na The 20 men were survived by 18 widows and 70 children. English. Her boiler pressure was raised to 80 pounds per square inch (550 kPa). Mark Joughin of Ballawhannell, Bride, Isle of Man, was on his way to America to make enquiries into an estate which had been left to him. Previous Competitions. Hughie Jones of the Spinners wrote the song about the Ellan Vannin, and will perform it live during the ceremony. [5], RMS Ellan Vannin pictured passing the Red Pier, Douglas, Ships of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (Fred Henry) p.64, Ships of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (Fred Henry, 1973) p.10, http://namanx.org/100-years-to-the-day-ellan-vannin-lost-at-sea, Video of Hughie Jones' Song "Ellan Vannin" - performed as part of the Irish Sea Sessions 2012 at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Shipwrecks and maritime incidents in 1909, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=SS_Ellan_Vannin_(1883)&oldid=993844811, Ships of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Rebuilt in 1883, her size was increased to 375 gross register tons and her speed to 12.5 knots (23.2 km/h). The one about the loss of the ferry is a totally different song - I remember hearing the Spinners … This is "Robin Gibb: Ellan Vannin. Thank you for helping build the largest language community on the internet. Second Officer was John Kinley of Surby, Port Erin, who had previously served on the Fenella. SS (RMS) Ellan Vannin (the Manx name for the Isle of Man) was built as an iron paddle steamer in 1860 at Meadowside, Glasgow for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. in Immortalized in Lyrics. She was capable of carrying 300 passengers and normally had a crew of 14. A song written by Hughie Jones of the British folk band The Spinners commemorates the disaster. A further enhancement was the addition of improved feathering floats which were fitted to the paddle wheels. [9], Of the passengers on board, two were leaving the Isle of Man for business overseas. It tells the tale of a ship that sank in stormy weather whilst bound for Liverpool from the Isle of Man in 1909 killing all 36 aboard. [5] It was also reported that the crew of the lightship had picked up a mail bag which was destined for the Birkenhead Post Office and which was found to contain letters despatched from Ramsey. At approximately 19:00hrs[5] a telegram was received which reported that the crew of the Formby Lightship had seen lifebuoys, bags of turnips, several dead sheep and a piano floating near the lightship. It was set up by The Daily Telegraph at writer Hall Caine’s instigation. She was 20 at the time of the disaster and was in very poor health. In her latter years many of her sailings were from Ramsey in the north of the Isle of Man to Whitehaven, Liverpool and Scotland. [6] It is believed she was broached by a large wave, which overwhelmed the ship. Check Out. The song you know from the BeeGees version is the unofficial Manx National Anthem ("Ellan Vannin" -note the spelling - being the name of the Island in Manx) and is a Victorian ballad. After the foundering, her masts broke the surface. Then rises like a vision, Sparkling bright in Nature's glee, My own dear Ellan Vannin And its green hills by the sea! If you are unsure how best to edit this programme please take a moment to read it. Second in command to Capt. Soon after the disaster the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board destroyed the wreck using explosives, as it was causing a hazard to shipping in the channel. [7] The crew of 21 included one woman, a Mrs. Collister, of Crosby, Isle of Man, who left one child. The ship sank, and all 21 crew members and 15 passengers drowned. The Board of Trade inquiry found that the captain was not to blame for the disaster and the cause was extreme weather. When launched, Mona's Isle measured 339 gross register tons (grt). By the time of her loss the Ellan Vannin was one of the smallest and oldest members of the IoMSPCo fleet. LyricsThe Ellen Vannin Tragedy The Spinners. Related. Company. The Spinners est un groupe de musique folk de Liverpool, formé en septembre 1958. As Ellan Vannin she served for a further 26 years before being lost in a storm on 3 December 1909 in Liverpool Bay.[3]. Add lyrics. Beaconsfield Towers, Ramsey, Isle of Man. 30U E 410253 N 6020248. Photo by 'Picture Esk' on flickr, released under a creative commons license. . Five of the passengers came from off Island, the rest from the north of the Island. Divers inspecting the ship found damage to the bows and that the lifeboat davits had been swung out ready for lowering. [Bm G F#m A B D Em E C# D#] Chords for The Spinners (UK) - The Ellen Vannin Tragedy - from the vinyl LP An Evening With The Spinners with capo transposer, play along with guitar, piano, ukulele & mandolin. (don't know if he'd see it that way, but I think I'd probably like it if a song became part of common currency like that)I have to say, to me it definitely has the sound of a modern song rather than a traditional one, both in the tune and the words, especially seeing as the rhythm kind of demands a kind of accompaniment (that's not a feature of a lot of traditional song). Then I hear the wavelets murmur As they kiss the fairy shore, And beneath the emerald waters Sings the Mermaid — as of yore. Caine headed the list of contributors and wrote a poem The Loss of the Ellan Vannin. It was five days after the ship went down that the first bodies were recovered. Type song title, artist or lyrics. Sign in Sign up. The Spinners. 299 passengers: 134 first class, 165 third class. Ellan Vannin Home Kingswood Grove Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3LX. [5] Also washed ashore were parts of the ship's bridge. [5], On Saturday morning Tynwald departed Douglas in order to replace the Fenella on the Douglas – Liverpool service, with the Fenella in turn taking the sailing to Ramsey which should have been undertaken by the Ellan Vannin.[5]. News of the disaster reached Douglas on the Friday evening, and the directors sat in almost continuous session until Monday. My own dear Ellan Vannin With it's green hills by the sea. [5] However, the weather rapidly worsened and by 06:35hrs, when the ship arrived at the Mersey Bar lightship, the wind had risen to a Hurricane Force 12, and waves were reported to be exceeding 24 feet (7 m) in height.[2]. Synopsis. Ellan Vannin became looked upon as a mascot of the Steam Packet fleet,[2] and known by Manx sailors as the Li'l Daisy. Feat. The song tells the story of the sinking of the S.S. Ellan Vannin in 1909. A strong consensus at the time[5] was that with a following sea the Ellan Vannin had made good time to the Bar Lightship. Posted by: Mike_bjm. She gave 26 years more service, and became the main mail carrier out of Ramsey. SS (RMS) Ellan Vannin (the Manx name for the Isle of Man) was built as an iron paddle steamer in 1860 at Meadowside, Glasgow for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. It was subsequently returned to the Isle of Man for burial. This would have caused her to take the sea on her port beam with the result that she got sufficiently off her course to strike a sandbank[5] thereby causing her to founder between the Bar lightship and the Q1 buoy, sinking in the Mersey approach channel (at 53°32′0″N 3°17′0″W / 53.53333°N 3.28333°W / 53.53333; -3.28333Coordinates: 53°32′0″N 3°17′0″W / 53.53333°N 3.28333°W / 53.53333; -3.28333). Musixmatch for Spotify and iTunes is now available for your computer Download now . The weather on departure was moderate and although the barometric pressure was falling the captain did not expect a significant deterioration in the weather. 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