The Ben-my-Chree had to return to Douglas this morning after a passenger was taken ill on board.

The Heysham sailing departed at 8.15am but had to return to Victoria Pier due to the medical emergency.

An ambulance was waiting at the dock and the passenger was taken to Noble’s hospital, but no report of their condition has been released.

The Ben-my-Chree departed around 35 minutes later for Heysham.