OS1/13/80/104
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST MONANS HARBOUR | Harbour Harbour Harbour Harbour |
John Oliphant P. [Post] Master St. Monance Peter Farr St. Monance William Peattie Craigiewells Hist. [History] of Fife by J.M. Leighton page 110. |
026 | A natural indenture in the rocks on the foreshore off the village of St. Monance, forming a good & safe landing place for vessels of small burthen. it is enclosed by a strong pier running nearly in a direct line from the shore, and gradually bending towards the west. At Stream tides there are 18 to 20 feet of water at the entrance and in ordinary tides from 13 to 15. there are two vessels belonging to this harbour A schooner of 78 tons, and a Sloop of 40 tons burthen besides a large aggregate of yawls and other fishing boats. the former are chiefly employ'd in coasting trade. Other vessels visit the harbour in the Summer Season the Chief imports are Coal & Lime the exports Potatoes Cured Cod & Herrings etc. |
Continued entries/extra info
104 List of Names collected by Thomas Smith C.Asst. [Civilian Assistant][Parish of] St. Monance Plan 26B Trace 4
[signed] Thomas Smith CA [Civilian Assistant] 28th February [1853]
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
MaxInSpain
Location information for this page.
Linked mapsheets.
