Nautical Museum
Bridge Street, Castletown, United Kingdom
Contact information
- Phone
- +44 1624 648000
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Opening hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Admission
- Adults
- 4.5 GBP
- Children
- 2.25 GBP
- Families
- 11 GBP
Museums nearby
- Old House of Keys
- 79 m
- Castle Rushen
- 120 m
- Old Grammar School
- 437 m
- Rushen Abbey
- 2,90 km / 1,80 mi
Nautical Museum
The Nautical Museum in Castletown is home to the impressive ship – the Peggy – which was found in 1935 concealed in a contemporary boat cellar.
The Peggy had lain undisturbed and undiscovered for 100 years after her owner, Captain George Quayle, died.
Visit this impressive ship in its original home where you’ll find trap doors, secret panels and a replica stern cabin in the boathouse. In the loft, you’ll find a reconstruction of a sail maker’s workshop and a fishing gallery which includes models of boats, equipment and photographs depicting the importance of the fishing industry.
You’ll also hear about the exploits of Captain Quayle and his fascinating life as a politician, a banker, soldier and, it’s alleged, a smuggler!
Opening times:
Open daily 29 March to 31 May and 1 September to 3 November 10.00 – 4.00
1 June to 31 August 10.00 – 5.00
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