The politician who decided the Solway Harvester should be raised from the sea bed and her crew returned to their loved ones, says he never regretted the decision.
The last sections of the boat have been taken out of Douglas Harbour to be cut up and taken away.
Former Chief Minister Donald Gelling says it's extraordinary to think that fourteen years have passed since the sinking.
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Manxman repairs expected to exceed £2.5m
The Steam Packet's flagship has been out of action since July
Treasury Minister: Taxpayer footing Manxman repair bill
Steam Packet has previously said it would be paying
Island's youngest ever MHK says he has 'a lot to prove'
Eighteen-year-old Daniel Davison elected in Glenfaba and Peel
"Clearly I'm a candidate" for chief minister - Chris Thomas
Douglas Central MHK re-elected for the fourth time