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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRTH OF TAY | Firth of Tay Firth of Tay Firth of Tay Firth of Tay Firth of Tay Firth of Tay |
Revd. [Reverend] R. F. Fisher Flisk Mr. John Blyth Newburgh Mr. James Wilson Mr. John Dickinson Statist: Acct: [Statistical Account] Fullarton's Gazeteer &c &c |
088 ; 099 | [situation] Between Perthshire, Forfarshire Commences about 6 miles below the City of Perth, where the River Tay becomes the Firth of Tay. It passes for a Considerable distance thro' [through]the County of Perth along the South side of the Carse of Gowrie, receiving the water of Several Rivers. At the West of Newburgh it becomes the boundary of the County of Fife, along the North side of which it passes until it opens into the North Sea; Seperating Fife from the counties of Perth & Forfar. It is navigable for heavy shipping to Dundee, and thence to Newburgh and Perth for Vessels of 200 to 300 Tons Burthen, which are generally towed by Steamtugs or Small Steamers. There are two Ferries across the Firth, one from Ferry Port on Craig to Broughty; and the other from Dundee to Newport. From the point where the river Tay is joined by the Earn, is considered to be the "Firth of Tay" Turn over [Continues on Page 28] |
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