Flagship Manxman will return to service with this evening’s Douglas to Heysham sailing.
The Steam Packet has confirmed she will sail back to the island this afternoon after her crash in hey sham that left her with a hole above the water line.
A spokesman said: “Necessary repairs to Manxman are now complete and it will return to Douglas this afternoon, ahead of resuming passenger operations.
“Ben-my-Chree will complete its return passenger sailing from Heysham. On arrival in Douglas this evening it will resume duties covering freight for the remainder of the Grand Prix period.”
However, tonight’s sailings are subject to disruption give the weather forecast.
As things stand, Manannan will sail to Liverpool at 7:30pm, rather than 4:30pm.
Manxman will leave Douglas at 9pm rather than 7.20pm.



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