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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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SANDISON'S HARBOUR | Sandison's Harbour Sandison's Harbour |
Alexander Bain, Port Dunbar, William Bain, Port Dunbar, Robert Bremner, Balaclava. |
025 | A small harbour now disused, formed by a breast wall at 'Scalesburn' and single wall on the opposite side, so named from the person who erected it. Propy [Property] of Mr Sandison Post Office |
WATERS' AND MOWAT'S HARBOUR | Waters' and Mowat's Harbour | Alexander Bain, Port Dunbar, William Bain, Port Dunbar, Robert Bremner, Balaclava. |
025 | A harbour used by fishing boats. Situated opposite Scalesburn', formed by a Quay on both sides, the one on the east side being about 3 chains in length projecting at right angles from the breast wall, ending in a small arm at the extremity. The other is about 150 linKs in length and bending inwards, being a protection against the harbour being sanded up. & Property of Mr McAdie, Bridge St WicK |
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