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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAA OF GEAR | Haa of Gear Haa of Gear Haa of Gear |
Robert S. Stevenson Clerk to Thomas Traill Esq. of Holland and Papa Westray James Hourston, Farmer Whitelooms Thomas Drever, Farmer Ness | 071 | A cave on the north end of the Mull of Papa a Short distance west of the Deil o' Caman and South of the Geo of Shingles |
| THE BORE | The Boar Tha Boar The Boar The Bore |
as above Robert S. Stevenson Clerk to Thomas Traill Esq. of Holland James Hourston, Farmer Whitelooms Thomas Drever, Farmer Ness North Sea Pilot |
071 | A rough portion of the Sea off the north end of the Mull of Papa about 2 1/2 miles north east from the Established Church. When a Strong north west wind is blowing the Sea here through the meeting of opposite tides lashed into great fury and no vessel afloat would Stand for a moment in its midst, yet the hardy Islanders can be Seen prosecuting the fishing in Small boats at times when its appearance Seems threatening enough to Landsmen. At the proper Season great quantities of Coal Fish Cod and Ling are caught here. |
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38 Island of Papa Westray Parish of Westray, OrkneyPage signed -
"Jno. Durran
Sapper R.E."
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