Isles of Shoals Steamship Company


 
 
 
 
 

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M/V Thomas Laighton

The Thomas Laighton was named for a famous "Shoaler", politician and businessman. Once keeper of the Isles of Shoals Light, Thomas Laighton later founded the Appledore House of Appledore Island, and formed the beginnings of the resort era at the Isles of Shoals and on the Seacoast.

The M/V Thomas Laighton is Coast Guard inspected and certified, and operated by experienced, licensed captains and a friendly crew.

 


Victorian style steamship
Built in 1987
90-foot vessel
Three decks — two fully heated enclosed cabins and an open airsundeck with seating
United States Coast Guard capacity 348 passengers
120-150 seated dinner capacity and 250 hors d'ourves capapcity
Restrooms
Snack bar
Continental Breakfast
Lunch service
Full service bar
Top deck Tiki bar
Handicapped-accessible
Dance Area
Interior brass railed balcony with sweeping staircase overlooking main deck
Mid deck seats 50
Main deck seats 100