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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARBOUR [Hopeman] | Harbour Harbour Harbour |
Rev [Reverend] Mr. Garroch Mr. R. P. Robertson Mr Cooper Elgin |
002.09 | Applied to the Harbour of Hopeman, Situated about 3 miles to the East of Burghead and about 8 Miles North West of Elgin, It is Constructed of dry Masonry, And is Sheltered on the North and East by a Strong Wall, with an entrance to the West, for the Admission of Vessels into the Harbour, it is Constructed to allow vessels of about 100 Tons burden to enter. Owing to the dangerous entrance occasioned by Sunk rocks vessels bound from and to this port are only insured for three months in the Year and that during the Summer Months. The Chief export from this Harbour being Fish, and Stones from the Masonshaugh Quarry which is Situated about ½ a mile to the west, the import Chiefly Consists of Coal for Consumption in the district - the property of the Harbour Commisioners |
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