WTF Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 10 minutes ago, Two-lane said: It looks like she got rammed from behind, but that might be taken in the wrong way. our captains can reverse into things just as well as going forwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Just now, Happier diner said: The good news though is that those MGP visitors who cant get here wont be missing anything. is it sacked off for today then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 (edited) 10 minutes ago, WTF said: is it sacked off for today then ? Not yet. But its coming. COC was on radio this morning saying practice was unlikely today https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/weather-not-looking-good-for-mgp-action-today/ Edited August 21 by Happier diner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinpot Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 13 minutes ago, Happier diner said: Not yet. But its coming. COC was on radio this morning saying practice was unlikely today https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/weather-not-looking-good-for-mgp-action-today/ They announced no practice today earlier on. Might as well just cancel the event for this year. They can’t get people here anyway and there is unlikely to be much, if any racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfc84 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 (edited) did anyone post this https://www.calameo.com/read/0048511623f93299fbf5a? Edited August 21 by lfc84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Poppins Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 56 minutes ago, Happier diner said: The good news though is that those MGP visitors who cant get here wont be missing anything. Might be lucky enough to be able to claim it off their travel insurance. Won't lose money on what would have been a rubbish visit anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERED Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 I see that The Arrow is now heading for Heysham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATHYJAY Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Yes the Ben will be doing the run between Heysham and the island apparently for the next "few" days. The Manxman crashed whilst docking. I know this because my husband delivers the food and supplies to all the crossings from the island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 Her ladyship just messaged to say that she heard on the radio that the damage was caused as MXM was exiting the harbour on the way to Douglas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ďouglas Peel Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 The Manxman can take 950 passengers,the Ben 500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 To make things worse: Today's Liverpool crossings are off Today’s Manannan sailings have been cancelled due to strong winds. The Steam Packet Company says they are causing ‘significant wave heights’ which are in excess of safe limits. It's cancelled the 3pm crossing to Liverpool and its return journey (21 August). The Ben was already taking the freight for the Manxman, so bringing on the Arrow to take over that from the Ben seems sensible, so as to increase the passengers and especially vehicles that can be brought over. As someone said, this all makes the plan to sell of the Ben look even more foolish, but I can't help wondering if the more concentrated MGP schedule could also be making things worse. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 The morons on Facebook still can't work out that the Manxman & Manannan aren't the same vessel either. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 2 minutes ago, swoopy2110 said: The morons on Facebook still can't work out that the Manxman & Manannan aren't the same vessel either. Is that including all the master mariners like Martin Moore 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Poppins Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 9 minutes ago, Banker said: Is that including all the master mariners like Martin Moore 😂 He's more Seaman Staines than a master mariner to be honest. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 The Ben was going to take over from Manxman anyway in a couple of weeks as Manxman needed to go in for an annual checkup - looks as tho that will be brought forward if possible - maybe it is for occasions like this that the management insisted on crew living on board. Once the MGP 'rush' is over the Ben can easily handle the usual winter season - if the bad weather is a feature of global warming then Mannanan's season looks to be shortened in future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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