IOMSP Snaefell leaving Liverpool 1st May

While waiting for the ferry back to the Wirral i caught the Isle of Man Steam Packets fast craft Snaefell leaving her berth at the pierhead this morning, made a nice change to get some closer shots than i usually do of her!

Name:	Snaefell
MMSI:	234481000 [UK]
IMO:	8900012
Callsign:	MWKD7
Speed/Dir:	29.7 kts / 313° NW
Status:	Underway
Dest:	Douglas
ETA:	May01 22:00
Type:	Hi Spd Crft (40)
Details:	Passenger / Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
Size:	74m x 26m x 2.8m
Tonnage:	3003gt, 660dwt
Built:	Apr 1991

Some regular visitors today

Some chem products tankers inbound today..Cumbrian Fisher and Agdash. Isle of Man Steam Packets "Snaefell" also arrived. Ark Royal can be seen here taking on fuel from the 2 small tankers alongside her

Snaefell arrives on the Mersey 12th May

Isle of Man Steam Packets fast craft "Snaefell" arrived this morning, i think this is her 1st voyage carrying passengers after a long spell in dock for upgrading and a new paint job, she should now be a regular visitor.

Mersey movements 23rd April

Lots of ships today, most of these taken from onboard the Mersey ferry....the list includes.....Snaefell, Sea Lady, Golden Tiffany, Big Grace, Adventure 2, Chartsman, Velox, Ben Varrey, Clipper Nelly....

Birkenhead docks visit

Went down to the docks this morning to catch the oceanic survey ship "Bibby Aquamarine", forth fisher was in and having some work done on her. Isle of Man steam packet "Snaefell" was visible in the NSL yard and looks like she has had a fresh lick of paint!