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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:
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