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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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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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[Page] 124Parish of Kilchoman, Islay, Argyllshire.
[Signed] John McKeith Sapper R.E. [Royal Engineers]
Transcriber's notes
Elsewhere in this volume a Late Mr McLean of Foreland is mentioned.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Jm Bell
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