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Rough Seas Halt Isle of Man Travel Plans
10 Mar
Summary
- Two ferry crossings between Isle of Man and Lancashire were cancelled.
- High winds up to 45mph (72km/h) are forecast for the island.
- The Manxman vessel's return journey was rescheduled for early Wednesday morning.
Two essential ferry crossings connecting the Isle of Man with Lancashire have been cancelled as adverse weather conditions develop in the Irish Sea. The cancellations are a direct result of a rapid deterioration in the weather forecast, with winds expected to reach speeds of up to 45mph (72km/h) impacting the island.
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company confirmed that both the afternoon and evening crossings to Heysham were called off. While the Manxman initially set sail as planned, its return journey to Douglas has been rescheduled. The vessel is now anticipated to depart Heysham at 01:45 on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, significantly later than originally scheduled.
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