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Situated on the harbourside in Castletown this fascinating building originates from the discovery in 1935 of the 18th-century armed yacht, the ‘Peggy’, walled up in her contemporary boat cellar. Built for George Quayle in 1791, she had remained undisturbed for a century after the death of her owner. The ‘Peggy’, in her original home, was generously given to the Manx Museum and National Trust by a family descendant and is now seen as being of 'extraordinary' maritime importance on the National Historic Ships Register.

Address and contact

Bridge Street, Castletown, Isle of Man IM9 1AX Isle of Man

enquiries@mnh.gov.im

01624 648000

The Nautical Museum is open from 31 March to 31 May and 1 September to 4 November, 10am to 4pm. During the peak season which runs from 1 June to 31 August, it is open from 10am to 5pm.

https://manxnationalheritage.im