newaccount Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 14 minutes ago, Omobono said: in meantime built the Olympic Torch AKA Manxman that practically never goes out in wind or after dark , some serious questions to be asked here !!!! Serious question like when will you engage your brain 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barlow Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 The same criticisms were directed at the Ben when it was new - it was "too big for the ports, can't go out in more than a light breeze" etc. It takes a while for a boat's crew and the ports to get used to them. Still not going to get anything out in a force 10 though. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringy Rose Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 2 hours ago, The Phantom said: Isn't the Liverpool terminal supposed to be mainly for the fast craft? No, the new landing stage will (in theory) accommodate all of the ferries- Manxman will serve it in winter. The current landing stage can’t accommodate either of the conventional ferries, which is why the Ben sailed to Birkenhead in winter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Omobono said: So if the fast craft service is terminated , the new passenger terminal in Liverpool will certainly be a massive white elephant ,especially as you cant operate a freight or night time service from there , but the FOI's show the government and steam packet have been discussing withdrawal of the fast craft for ages , then we are told she is likely no to be able to comply with new emission standards anyway , so how the hell have we not pulled the plug on this berth in Liverpool ages ago and in meantime built the Olympic Torch AKA Manxman that practically never goes out in wind or after dark , some serious questions to be asked here !!!! Obviously another Facebook warrior who doesn’t read steam packet updates as to why ManxMan is doing the sailings she is but relies on rumors from Facebook or man in pub 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 The Steam Packet is doing its best to keep people informed - their website's latest news page is dated 16/9/2023. That could be because it takes the electrons that long to reach as far as Ramsey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Omobono said: So if the fast craft service is terminated , the new passenger terminal in Liverpool will certainly be a massive white elephant ,especially as you cant operate a freight or night time service from there , but the FOI's show the government and steam packet have been discussing withdrawal of the fast craft for ages , then we are told she is likely no to be able to comply with new emission standards anyway , so how the hell have we not pulled the plug on this berth in Liverpool ages ago and in meantime built the Olympic Torch AKA Manxman that practically never goes out in wind or after dark , some serious questions to be asked here !!!! Can't do a night service? Where did you get this conclusion from? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercenary Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Happier diner said: Can't do a night service? Where did you get this conclusion from? On nights now isn't it? And been out in a hooley? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Mainwaring Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 7 hours ago, Barlow said: Still not going to get anything out in a force 10 though. Out in a 9 yesterday, you never know 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Phantom Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 38 minutes ago, newaccount said: It's going to be a bit fresh on Sunday... That's mph. Sustained wind and gusts. Bottom figure is waves in feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Oh look! The Ben may be cancelled on Sunday. Quick, tell everyone we've been sold a pup and demand a refund from the manufacturer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 3 hours ago, swoopy2110 said: Oh look! The Ben may be cancelled on Sunday. Quick, tell everyone we've been sold a pup and demand a refund from the manufacturer. Bit late in the day for demanding a refund on the Ben... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellanvannin2010 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Presumably the Manxman is going to make an empty run to Heysham. Wonder why it could not take the pax of the cancelled sailings?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 19 minutes ago, ellanvannin2010 said: Presumably the Manxman is going to make an empty run to Heysham. Wonder why it could not take the pax of the cancelled sailings?. She’s been floating around off Anglesey. Had to leave Douglas around 07.20 this morning due to the wind/storm. Couldn’t have got into Heysham until things calmed down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Confirmation Manxman will do 02.15 sailing https://gef.im/news/travel/another-sailing-lost-to-weather-40157/?fbclid=IwAR1u-ekcieryM1pXNvF5_mx0pdeuQBf_m610loFJoOZpuR5rWAbcLp4Aml4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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