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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
FRENCHMAN'S ROCKS Frenchman's Rocks
Frenchman's Rocks
Frenchman's Rocks
Revd [Reverend] John McGilchrist, Bowmore
Mr William Torrie. Teacher, Port Charlotte
Mr Donald McArthur, Fisherman, Portnahaven
217 A large group of islands and tidal rocks on the west coast of the island and a mile and a half from the village of Portnahaven towards the northwest. Distant from the nearest point of mainland a quarter of a mile- They are completely barren, and lying in a strong current they are very dangerous for shipping. The loss of a French vessel here has given them the name. They are in the parish of Kilchoman and on the property of The Trustees of the Late Mr McLaren Esqr of Foreland-
CEANN REAMHAR Ceann Reamhar
Ceann Reamhar
Ceann Reamhar
Revd [Reverend] John McGilchrist, Bowmore
Mr William Torrie. Teacher, Port Charlotte
Mr Donald McArthur, Fisherman Portnahaven-
217 The most conspicuous point on the Frenchman's Rocks situated on the most northerly island of the group. Meaning "Fat Head"-

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Parish of Kilchoman, Islay, Argyllshire.
[Signed] John McKeith Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]

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Elsewhere in this volume a Late Mr McLean of Foreland is mentioned.

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