"Ellan Vannin" was considered an exceptionally fine vessel in bad weather, carrying out the daily mail contract when other vessels were safe in harbour.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.