Sport in the Isle of Man also a national football team and Ellan Vannin team, although they do not participate in UEFA or FIFA tournaments. The Isle of Man Football Association has the status of a County Football Association within the English Football Association so is therefore represented by the England national football team. People born in the Isle of Man are eligible to play for England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland The Isle of Man has very successful Men's and Women's gymnastics teams and individuals competing in European, Commonwealth and World level events. The Isle of Man Gymnastics Association who govern the sport, send selected
SS Ellan Vannin (1883) Liverpool and Scotland. She gave 26 years more service, and became the main mail carrier out of Ramsey. In December 1891, she completed a special overhaul at the Naval Construction Works at Barrow, costing £2,913. By 1909 she was the smallest and oldest ship in the Steam Packet Fleet. "Ellan Vannin" was considered an exceptionally fine vessel in bad weather, carrying out the daily mail contract when other vessels were safe in harbour. Indeed, stormy weather appeared to be no deterrent to her, and it is reported that when up to 12 ocean liners had been taking shelter in Ramsey