The Steam Packet's new fastcraft has reached the United Kingdom.
Earlier today the Incat 050 catamaran was approaching Portsmouth at the end of her long journey from Tasmania.
The vessel is considerably larger than the current fastcraft being used by the company, which claims she will set new standards for Irish Sea crossings.
She will undergo a major re-fit before coming into service on Manx routes next year.
(Picture: Incat 050 in Malta recently).
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