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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH QUAY | South Quay South Quay South Quay |
Alexander Brown. Agent &c. Robert Campbell. Ass. [Assessor] John McDougall. Val. [Valuator] |
098 | A landing place for passengers and goods per Steamers which sail between Glasgow and the Highlands. |
| AN OB | "An Ob" | Alexander Brown. Agent &c. Robert Campbell. Ass. [Assessor] John McDougall. Val. [Valuator] |
098 | A small harbour for fishing boats south-east of the "South Quay". |
| OBAN BAY | Oban Bay Bay of Oban |
Alexander Brown. Agent &c. Robert Campbell. Ass. [Assessor] John McDougall. Val. [Valuator] New Stat: [Statistical] Account |
098 | This bay is spacious and commodious for vessels of considerable burthen. is semicircular and has a depth from 12 to 24 fathoms of water, sheltered from every wind, and affords at all times a safe retreat to ships of any burden. The name is applicable from "Dunolly Castle" on the north to "Rudh' an Tein'aoil" or "Sonachan's Point" on the south west. |
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[Page] 21Town of Oban -- Argyllshire
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