Something happened last night, approaching Heysham, 
Ben back in service, for now, 
read more here -
https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-m...overnight/

edit - some reports say 30 couldn't fit on the Ben, some say 60.

Manx GP getting worse and worse! remnants of hurricane Ernesto expected to arrive later as well!

MV Arrow has been parked in Larne for the last two weeks, presumably Steam Packet could crew her for freight only runs if the Manxman is out of service for a few days.

I'm wondering how it's going to work, if there were too many people to fit in the Ben for the 02:15hrs sailing, then , when the 02:15hrs boat is cancelled tonight (just my opinion!) how are over 2 boat loads of people going to fit on the 14:15hrs tomorrow afternoon?
Plus the fact that Manxman is due in drydock next week anyway, will they rush to fix it this week, if it's a major job?

From Facebook
Still stuck at Heysham,conditions so bad that new ferry had to berth wrong way round hitting vehicle loading ramp at front and hitting berthing structure at back corner hence hole in it,Ben Mc Cree coming to get as many of us as it can,still gale force conditions,you couldn’t make it up🥴🥴MGP2024🏁?

Echoes of The Navy Lark? Left hand down a bit, Kerrunch, oooerr. ( oldies only will remember Leslie Philips, Pertwee, Murdoch et al.)

don't know if this will work, or if you have to have a Twittering account -
https://x.com/i/status/1826133469967032604

Reserve freight only ship MV Arrow on its way to Heysham, eta 2100hrs, at least that will allow Steam Packet to fill the Ben with tourist traffic and not carry loads of freight like they appeared to do last night and left tourists on the key.

I was thinking about that this morning, Chris. 
If the Ben was contracted/full of freight, then the vehicle space available would determine how many passengers they could take.
I thought it unusual that they had to leave folk behind on a 02:15 hrs sailing.

More bad news - Manannan's sailing to Liverpool this afternoon has been cancelled due to the weather.

I think it's going to get worse in the next 24 hours, before it gets better!

Hi Dogsbody thanks for info from Heysham,about to set off tomorrow 6am From North East Scotland( (260 miles away from Heysham) for the afternoon crossing,think i may give it a miss,due to be camping at Quarter Bridge.

Latest news (13:51hrs)

• Heysham
  Departure: 14:15 - Ben-my-ChreeDouglas
  Expected Arrival: 18:00This sailing is delayed and currently has an estimated departure time of 17:00hrs. Passengers are asked to check-in no later than 16:00hrs.
  
  
• Douglas
  Cancelled: 15:00 - ManannanLiverpool
  Cancelled: 17:45Due to the forecast adverse weather this sailing has been cancelled. If you have a registered account on our website then you can log on and amend your booking online, alternatively you can contact our reservations team on 01624 661661 or 08722 992 992 to make alternative arrangements.
  
  
• Liverpool
  Cancelled: 19:45 - ManannanDouglas
  Cancelled: 22:30Due to the forecast adverse weather this sailing has been cancelled. If you have a registered account on our website then you can log on and amend your booking online, alternatively you can contact our reservations team on 01624 661661 or 08722 992 992 to make alternative arrangements.
  
  
• Douglas
  Departure: 20:15 - Ben-my-ChreeHeysham
  Expected Arrival: 23:59This sailing will have an estimated departure time of 22:00hrs and will be undertaken by the Ben-my-Chree. Please note this sailing will be subject to possible disruption or cancellation. To give this sailing every opportunity to take place a final decision will be made by the Master by 19:00hrs.
  

Thursday, 22 August 2024

• Heysham
  Departure: 02:15 - Ben-my-ChreeDouglas
  Expected Arrival: 06:00This sailing will have an estimated departure time of 03:15hrs and will be undertaken by the Ben-my-Chree. Please note this sailing will be subject to possible disruption or cancellation. To give this sailing every opportunity to take place a final decision will be made by the Master by 19:00hrs.
  
  
• Liverpool
  Cancelled: 03:15 - ManannanDouglas
  Cancelled: 06:00Due to the forecast adverse weather this sailing has been cancelled. If you have a registered account on our website then you can log on and amend your booking online, alternatively you can contact our reservations team on 01624 661661 or 08722 992 992 to make alternative arrangements.
  
  
• Douglas
  Departure: 07:30 - ManannanLiverpool
  Expected Arrival: 10:15
  
  
• Douglas
  Departure: 08:45 - Ben-my-ChreeHeysham
  Expected Arrival: 12:30This sailing will now be undertaken by the Ben-My-Chree and passengers are asked to check-in as normal.
  
  
• Liverpool
  Departure: 12:00 - ManannanDouglas
  Expected Arrival: 14:45
  
  
• Heysham
  Departure: 14:15 - Ben-my-ChreeDouglas
  Expected Arrival: 18:00This sailing will now be undertaken by the Ben-My-Chree and passengers are asked to check-in as normal.
  

Showing normal after this.

Bored with this nadgery windy cold November garbage now .... hate to say it but I could quite happily leave the place now - the grey gloom and nagging wind that just won't go away kills my spirit.

Manxman apparently back in service tomoz .. Steam Packet says Manxman should be back in service tomorrow evening - Manx Radio

(21-08-2024, 09:05 AM)Dogsbody Wrote: From Facebook
Still stuck at Heysham,conditions so bad that new ferry had to berth wrong way round hitting vehicle loading ramp at front and hitting berthing structure at back corner hence hole in it,Ben Mc Cree coming to get as many of us as it can,still gale force conditions,you couldn’t make it up🥴🥴MGP2024🏁?

Echoes of The Navy Lark?  Left hand down a bit, Kerrunch, oooerr. ( oldies only will remember Leslie Philips, Pertwee, Murdoch et al.)

So the youngsters on here can catch up, The Navy Lark plus other old radio comedies like Round The Horne and Men From The Ministry are easily found on You Tube

If the wind don't get you the rain will!
Must be the worst weather I have experienced ever for racing.
Looking forward to next year it can't be worse could it?