MV Tynwald (1967)

Antrim Princess at Stranraer.
History
Isle of Man
Name
  • 1967–1986: Antrim Princess
  • 1986–1990: Tynwald
  • 1990–2003: Lauro Express
  • 2004–2007: Giuseppe D'Abundo
  • 2007: Stella
Owner
Port of registry
BuilderR. & W. Hawthorn Leslie and Company Limited, Hebburn-on-Tyne
Yard number765
Launched26 Apr 1967
CompletedDec 1967
Maiden voyage1967
In service1967
Out of servicecirca 2006
Identification
FateSold in 2006 for breaking, scrapped in 2007.
General characteristics
TypeRoll-on/Roll-off passenger ferry
PropulsionScrew-propeller
SpeedApproximately 20 knots (23 mph)

MV Tynwald was a roll-on-roll-off car and cargo vessel operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company between 1986 and 1990, the sixth ship in the history of the line to bear the name. Built as Antrim Princess for service on the Stranraer–Larne route, she was chartered under her original name until 1986.