There'll be a rare opportunity to see the Royal Navy's most famous ship next week (Mon 9th).
The fleet flagship HMS Ark Royal is due to arrive from Liverpool around 8pm on Monday evening.
The Lieutenant Governor Vice Admiral Sir Paul Haddacks, Chief Minister Tony Brown and President of Tynwald Noel Cringle will all be on board on the crossing from Liverpool to Douglas.
Mr Brown says it's an opportunity for them to meet the people in Royal Navy Headquarters Northern England which covers the local area, and a chance to celebrate the Island's links with the navy:
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