Peel

Peel Harbour

Position:	Lat 54 13.6 N	Lon 04 41.7 W

Traditionally a fishing port which used to annually host a huge herring fleet, Peel remains the most active fishing port on the Isle of Man but is also important commercially for the importation of various fuel oils. Situated on the west coast, Peel also has a comprehensive fish and shellfish processing industry and is home to the traditional art of kipper curing with guided tours organised for visitors throughout the curing season (May to September).

Peel’s striking feature is its ancient castle overlooking the entrance to the inner harbour which also features the award-winning House of Manannan heritage centre, open all year round to visitors.

Purt ny Hinshey The Manx Gaelic name of Peel, translated as 'Port of the island’ (inis), i.e. the port near St. Patrick’s Isle or inis Patrick. The Manx Gaelic name of Peel.

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Facilities

Berths available

Peel offers deepwater berths at the Breakwater, which can become heavily congested by fishing vessels and visiting craft throughout the summer months. The inner harbour is tidal, although the water retention scheme allows vessels to remain afloat. The East Quay Tongue berths remain fully tidal and dry out at low water.

Water Retention Scheme

Construction of the Peel Water Retention Scheme was completed in July 2005 and consists of a Jetty from the East Quay towards the West Quay, incorporating an automatically operated flap gate, retaining a water depth of 2.5m at the cill during periods of low water. A pedestrian swingbridge above the flap gate links the East and West Quays. For further details see Notice to Mariners No 3 of 2005, a copy of which is attached at the foot of this page.

Approximate monthly operating times for the flapgate can be found attached at the foot of this page.