OS1/31/3/48
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenholm Sound | Greenholm Sound | J. R. McQueen Esqr. Burravoe Mr. G. Henderson Postmaster Burravoe Mr. W. J. Williamson Burravoe Hotel |
026 | This name is applied to the sound in the entrance of Burravoe between Green Holm. and the point of Burra Ness. this sound is navigable. |
| Orfasay | Urphasay Urphasey Urphasy Orfasay |
J. R. McQueen Esqr. Burravoe Mr. G. Henderson Postmaster Burravoe Mr. W. J. Williamson Burravoe Hotel Johnston's Map of Shetland Ad. [Admiralty] Chart Re - submitted |
026 | This name is appiled to a pretty large Island covered with good rough pasture it is situated about the 1/4 of a mile south from the Ness of Copister. and lies in the entrance of Hamnavoe. The property of Major Cameron Lerwick. |
| Sound of Orfasay | Sound of Urphasay Sound of Orfasay |
J. R. McQueen Esqr. Burravoe Mr. G. Henderson Postmaster Burravoe Mr. W. J. Williamson Burravoe Hotel Re -submitted |
026 | This name is applied to the sound between the Island of Urphasay and the Ness of Copister. this sound is navigable but owing to the rapid currents it is very little used. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 48Shetland -- Ph [Parish] of Mid & South Yell
[initialled] D. Mc.K.
Transcriber's notes
Situation has been changed to 026 as Map 026.02 unavailable.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Trondragirl- Moderator, ianacooper
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