TSS Slieve Bloom (1907)

The TSS Slieve Bloom was a twin-screw steamer (TSS) built in 1907 for the London and North Western Railway (LNWR). She operated primarily on the Holyhead to Dublin route, providing passenger and mail service across the Irish Sea. The "Slieve Bloom" designation comes from the Slieve Bloom Mountains in Ireland, reflecting a common practice of naming LNWR ships after geographical features of the region they served. The ship was known for its speed and comfort, being a significant vessel in the early 20th-century cross-channel travel infrastructure between Britain and Ireland. Her service life continued through World War I, likely being involved in war-related transport. More specific details about her wartime activities would require further research. Following the grouping of British railway companies in 1923, the Slieve Bloom became part of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) fleet. The ship continued in service until she was eventually withdrawn and likely scrapped, though the exact date of her disposal requires further confirmation.