Douglas Coastguard was called to the rescue of a yacht which broke free from its moorings on Friday night.
Just after 11.30pm, it was reported to be drifting in the heavy swell caused by the 20 knot north-easterly winds.
Harbour authorities managed to get a line on the stern of the vessel and a Coastguard Officer jumped onto the yacht to make sure there was no-one on board.
Just under three hours later it was brought alongside the Fort Anne slipway, but is understood to have suffered considerable damage.
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