At 09.35 on 4 September 1982, "Manxman" departed Liverpool with her last ever sailing for the Isle of Man Steam Packet: a charter to Douglas run under the name 'Finished With Engines'. Slipping from the landing stage stern first, she turned in the River Mersey before heading downstream towards the sea. Long salutes on the ships whistle were sounded as she passed fellow Steam Packet vessel still berthed at the landing stage, and also with the small excursion ship . Further towards the sea she passed , a little further on , and finally . Sailing into Douglas, "Manxman" was greeted by many small ships which had sailed out to greet her. Passengers were able to enjoy 5 hours ashore before the advertised 18.30 departure, her last sailing from the Isle of Man.