Steam Packet reshuffle sailings to avoid cancellations

Monday, 12 December 2011 00:00

There\'s been a shake up with regards to today\'s sailings as the Steam Packet try to work around forecast high winds moving in later in the day.

The Douglas to Heysham crossing due to leave at 8.45am had to leave at 7.00am.

The return crossing scheduled for 2.15pm is set to get underway now at 12.00pm.

The changes have been made in light of the changing weather conditions with winds expected to hit 60mph by the late afternoon.

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