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    Plans for Nautical Museum ‘don’t need to be grand’

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    Plans for Nautical Museum 'don't need to be grand'

    An MHK says plans for the Nautical Museum in Castletown don’t need to be grand, just a basic structure to house ‘The Peggy’

    A recent funding bid was made by Manx National Heritage to redevelop the site however it was unsuccessful.

    Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston cited high costs to build a ‘world class’ facility which would have housed ‘Peggy’.

    It’s been suggested a future bid can be submitted as there are hopes to find a suitable centre for the ancient boat, but Minister Johnston says other ‘funding sources’ would be needed.

    MNH’s proposals were expected to cost a total of £6.13 million, with a £4 million bid made to the Economic Strategy Fund last year, in addition to the £2 million already promised by other sources.

    Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse says unrealistic targets are getting in the way

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