 Second Officer was John Kinley of Surby, Port Erin, who had previously served on the "Fenella".William Kelly, of Mill St, Castletown, although sailing as deck crew was a Licensed mariner who had served as Second Officer on the "Tynwald" during the summer.Kelly's brother was also in the employ of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company and was also serving on the "Ellan Vannin" leaving the ship only a day or so before the sailing.