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Four ferry sailings cancelled due to severe gales

Catherine NicollIsle of Man
BBC The Manxman ferry, which is white, red and black, moored in Douglas Harbour in front of the Manannan fast craft, which is the same colours. It is dusk and the lights on Douglas seafront behind are beginning to glow.BBC
The Manxman is next due to sail to Heysham on Thursday evening

Four more ferry sailings between the Isle of Man and Lancashire have been cancelled due to incoming severe gales.

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company said Wednesday evening's crossing of the Manxman, along with Thursday's scheduled daytime services, had been called off.

Ferry sailings between between Douglas and Heysham had resumed on Wednesday morning following cancellations on Tuesday as a result of rough sea conditions.

Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning from 02:00 until 15:00 on Thursday with gusts of up to 65mph (104km/h) expected to hit the island.

Forecasters warned the severe gales could lead to fallen branches or trees, and disruption to travel.

The Manxman ferry, which is white, red and black, sailing out of Douglas Bay on a bright day. The sea is a dark blue and Onchan Head is in the background.
Daytime sailings of the Manxman went ahead on Wednesday ahead of the incoming gales

The Steam Packet warned Wednesday's 19:15 GMT crossing, along with Thursday's 01:45, 08:00 and 13:45 sailings, could be cancelled.

The government-owned ferry firm said passengers could change their bookings free of charge online or by contacting the reservations team.

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