Edward Quayle

Edward Quayle (1802 – 14 June 1862) was a Manx merchant navy officer who served as commanding officer of numerous Isle of Man Steam Packet Company vessels. Quayle was amongst the first captains of the line, retiring with the rank of Commodore. Captain Quayle was said to have been a thorough seafarer and an attentive and warm-hearted man.

Early life Edward Quayle was born on the Isle of Man in 1802.

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

Captain Quayle's reputation led to his appointment as Master of the Mona on 5 October 1833, On 26 July 1839, Mona Isle rescued the crew of Nancy, which was wrecked on the Pollock Rocks, in Douglas Bay. Quayle was awarded a silver medal by Lloyd's of London for his actions.

Following Capt. Gill's retirement from the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company in 1852, Capt. Quayle succeeded him as Commodore of the line. His final command was that of the Douglas. Laden with a cargo of coal, freestone and gunpowder she struck upon the bar at the harbour entrance