OS1/23/25/79
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANTICK SOUND | Cantic Sound Cantic Sound Cantic Sound See Authorities for Cantick in next page |
Charles Christian, Lightkeeper J. Stout, Tenant Misbister Edward E. Corrigall, Esqr. [Esquire] Kirbuster |
123 | Applies to the portion of sea between Cantichead Lighthouse and the Island of Swettia" until it joins Kirk Hope & Swetha Sound, The strong currents which runs at the rate of 8 to 12 miles an hour proves disasterous to shipping while running for shelter into Long Hope, from the Pentland Firth, |
| LIGHTHOUSE [Cantick Head] | Cantichead Lighthouse Cantichead Lighthouse Cantichead Lighthouse Lighthouse (Revolving White) |
Charles Christian Principal Lightkeeper Edward E. Corrigall Esqr. [Esquire] Kirbuster House John Stout, Tenant, Misbister |
123 | Applies to a substantial circular Lighthouse, erected 1858, It is 75 ft. in height and 175 feet above sea Level, a revolving White Light, flashing once in every minute, situate at the extreme S.E. end of South Walls and about 4 3/4 miles direct E. of Melsetter, The property of the Commissioners of the northern Lights, |
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