Steam Packet cancels more sailings

Friday, 2 November 2018 17:29

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

The Steam Packet company has called off a number of sailings because of gales.

The Manannan's planned sailing to Liverpool at 10am on Saturday and her return trip at 7.15pm have both been cancelled.

Meanwhile, the Ben my Chree's Heysham sailing due to leave Douglas at 7.45pm and the return voyage at 2.15am have also been scrapped.

The company adds tomorrow's 2.15pm Heysham to Douglas crossing will leave on time, but may be delayed arriving in the Island.

Gale force winds and high seas have been forecast for the weekend.

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