Ben-my-Chree due to depart Douglas at 9:30am
The Island is waking up to gale force winds this morning, responsible for cancelling the overnight sailings to and from Heysham.
However the Ben-my-Chree is due to sail, albeit at a slightly later time this morning.
The 8:45am journey has been pushed back to 9:30am with passengers asked to check-in no later than 9am.
It's as strong winds and gusts of up to 55mph are hitting the Island, but are set to ease throughout the morning.

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