Peel
| Position: | Lat 54 13.6 N | Lon 04 41.7 W |
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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. Coastal tankers also berth at the outer end of the Breakwater, approximately twice every month. There are also drying berths at the East Quay Tongue which dry out at low water.
Inner Harbour
A 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. The gate operates at approximately 2hours either side of high water, allowing passage through the swing bridge. At the inner end of the Inner Harbour a 120 berth marina has recently been built (2009), incorporating a new boat park with facilities for yachtsmen.
- An application form for Pontoon contract can be found attached at the foot of this page. Visitor enquiries by phone please
- For bridge opening, call Peel Harbour on VHF Chan 12.
- Approximate monthly operating times for the flapgate can be found attached at the foot of this page.
Services
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Emergency Telephone (available 24 hours)
- Fresh water
- 220-250V AC
- Showers available in the marina and at Peel Sailing and Cruising Club
- Petrol or Diesel in cans from local garages
Town:Town: Banks, post office, shops, bars, chemist, (Early closing Thursday)
Harbour Office opening hours: 0800-1630 Daily and when vessels expected
Contact: Harbour Keeper
Address: The Harbour Office East Quay Peel IM5 1AR
Phone: +44 (0) 1624 842338
Fax: +44 (0) 1624 843610
Out of Hours Contact: Marine Operations Centre +44 (0) 1624 686628
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