Arrived in to the Rio Tinto jetty at lunchtime today, Hapag Lloyds expedition cruise ship Hanseatic. The 123 mtr vessel, no stranger to Holyhead, headed up the Welsh coast from Avonmouth and after a few passenger excursions is now on route to Greenock after a 18:00 Holyhead departure.

Hanseatic manouevring to come alongside the Rio Tinto jetty.

Hanseatic all fast at the jetty.

Hanseatic alongside at Salt Island whilst under Hanseatic tours colours in 1997. Picture by A Herbert.