Public asked to 'stay well clear' of grounded tall ship in Ramsey

Isle of Man Coastguard warns stability of vessel could change with the tide

The Isle of Man Coastguard's asking people to stay well clear of a tall ship that's currently grounded on Ballure Beach in Ramsey.

La Malouine was caught out by the easterly winds and ended up in the sands between Queen's Pier and the Arches.

Crew members say while the vessel is currently stable, beach conditions can change with the ebb and flow of the tide, which may affect its stability.

A plan is currently being worked on to refloat the ship, but it's likely that won't be until mid-May when suitable tidal conditions are expected.