Douglas Head (Manx: Kione Ghoolish) is a rocky point on the
Isle of Man overlooking
Douglas Bay and harbour. Views extend to include
Snaefell Mountain and
Laxey.
General
Until 1870, the headland was owned by
The Nunnery Estate when Sir John Goldie-Taubman gave part of it to 'the people of Douglas' by donating it to
Douglas Town Council. The headland was a popular area during the Victorian
tourism period with access available via South Quay or by using the three steam ferries of
Douglas Harbour Ferry Service.
A large stone anchor is dedicated to the contribution and sacrifice made by Manx people during the
Battle of Trafalgar and was placed on the headland marking the bi-centenary of that event
A granite bollard and plinth from the harbourside in the
Isle of Whithorn, giving thanks from the families and friends of those lost their lives in the
Solway Harvester whose bodies were recovered by the Manx Government contrary to previous maritime tradition
Douglas Head (Manx: Kione Ghoolish) is a rocky point on the
Isle of Man overlooking
Douglas Bay and harbour. Views extend to include
Snaefell Mountain and
Laxey.
General
Until 1870, the headland was owned by
The Nunnery Estate when Sir John Goldie-Taubman gave part of it to 'the people of Douglas' by donating it to
Douglas Town Council. The headland was a popular area during the Victorian
tourism period with access available via South Quay or by using the three steam ferries of
Douglas Harbour Ferry Service.
A large stone anchor is dedicated to the contribution and sacrifice made by Manx people during the
Battle of Trafalgar and was placed on the headland marking the bi-centenary of that event
A granite bollard and plinth from the harbourside in the
Isle of Whithorn, giving thanks from the families and friends of those lost their lives in the
Solway Harvester whose bodies were recovered by the Manx Government contrary to previous maritime tradition