The Steam Packet Company says today’s Ben my Chree crossings were cancelled in the face of gale force winds expected to blast the Island - and hte boat may not sail tomorrow either.

Today's sailings to and from Heysham had to be called off earlier.

And Thursday's sailings are all under threat, too: the Heysham to Douglas 2.15am and 2.15pm voyages, as well as the 8.45am Douglas to Heysham

The company says the ship’s master will make a final decision by 7am on Thursday morning.