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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HALFTIDE ROCK | Halftide Rock | Admiralty Chart Estate Map William Moffat Burgh Surveyor Mr Hugh Weir Kirkhall |
016 | The rock or rocks which bear this name are situated about 20 chains from low water mark in the direction of the Horse Isle, name derived from their observance at ½ ordinary Tides, there are two ledges of rocks to be Seen and are close together at the same time the singular number is invariably used by parties who Know them. - |
| FIRTH OF CLYDE | Firth of Clyde . . Firth of Clyde . . . Firth of Clyde . Firth of Clyde . . Firth of Clyde . Firth of Clyde . Firth of Clyde . Frith of Clyde . Frith of Clyde |
Map attached to the Scottish Directory Map attached to the New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] William Stewart Esq St Fillans George Johnston Esq Redburn Ph. [Parish] of Largs Robert Steel Esq Knock Castle Ph. [Parish] of Largs Hiners & Boyds Almanac Paterson's History of Ayr Full [Fullarton] Gazeteer Chalmers Caledonia |
An estuary or arm of the Sea branching inland from the North Channel, as far as the town of Greenock where the River Clyde throws off the character of a mere River or fresh water Stream. |
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Firth of Clyde - no situation number.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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