Isle of Man:Captain John Quilliam RN - Manx Hero, Favourite of Fortune

This set of six stamps chronicles the life and achievements of one of the Isle of Man’s greatest figures, Captain John Quilliam, who was born 250 years ago on 29th September 1771 in the village of Marown. Having served as first lieutenant on the HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, Quilliam’s career at sea tells a fascinating tale of a Manxman’s travels around the world. .

Issue Description
Unbeknownst to many beyond Manx shores John Quilliam was First Lieutenant on HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar alongside Admiral Horatio Nelson and Captain Hardy, where it is claimed that he steered the ship into battle. Shortly after his return to the Isle of Man in 1807 Quilliam was made a Member of the House of Keys, but resigned his seat in 1810 after being called back to sea to serve first in Home waters, then in the Baltic and finally on the North American Station. He was invited to resume his post as MHK upon his return in 1817.

Local designer Colleen Corlett created 6 stamps narrating the life and achievements of John Quilliam utilising photographs, portraits, statues and images of Quilliam memorabilia. The issue text was written by Frank Cowin, who, alongside Andrew Bond and Andrew Lambert, is the co-author of Favourite of Fortune, Captain John Quilliam, Hero of Trafalgar. .

First Day Cover
The First Day Cover is a pictorial envelope containing each of the six stamps from the Captain John Quilliam RN - Manx Hero stamp issue affixed and postmarked.

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