Gov t to work with MNH to return Peggy to Castletown Manx National Heritage to report on progress by November
Tynwald has agreed to work with Manx National Heritage to return the armed schooner Peggy to the Nautical Museum in Castletown.
The Peggy was removed for conservation work in 2015 after being housed in what were described as appalling conditions .
She s the world s oldest surviving schooner.
Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse brought the item to the chamber.
The motion outlines that MNH will have to report to the sponsoring department by November this year, on a number of issues.
Those included the creation of a realistic timeline to secure the return of the Peggy .
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Peggy return to cost north of £5 million 18th century boat removed from Nautical Museum in 2015
Moving an 18th century schooner back to the Nautical Museum in Castletown is expected to cost more than £5 million.
The Peggy was removed for conservation work in 2015 after being housed in what were described as appalling conditions .
A motion is going before Tynwald tomorrow to set out a timeline for the boat s return.
Manx National Heritage Chairman Jonathan Hall spoke to Local Democracy Reporter Chris Cave: