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MNH Chair confirms Peggy will return to Nautical Museum
Fri, 14 May 2021
The chairman of Manx National Heritage has confirmed there are plans to return the Peggy to the Nautical Museum. Concern has grown after the famous armed schooner was removed from the Castletown site in 2015 for conservation work. Jonathan Hall insists that was ‘absolutely the right decision’ and says a purpose-built structure is needed to protect her when she is eventually put back. The Peggy was built in the 18th century for prominent politician and banker George Quayle. A motion will go before Tynwald next week calling on MNH to produce a realistic timeline for the return of the boat to the Nautical Museum.
Nautical Museum in Castletown put forward for registered status
Sat, 08 May 2021
By Chris Cave - Local Democracy Reporter
An 18th century building which housed a famous armed schooner has been put forward for registered status. It means the Nautical Museum in Castletown would be protected from demolition if the application is approved. The boathouse was the original home of the Peggy, a yacht built for prominent Manx politician and banker George Quayle. Manx National Heritage is currently the custodian of the Nautical Museum, which dates from 1789 and was initially constructed as a boathouse, dock and stable dock. However, since 1950, it has been used as a museum with the Peggy featuring as its main attraction.