Map Reference: Skerryvore 11
Name Type: sea
Meaning: Gaelic callan 'noise, clamour, shouting' (Dwelly)
Other Forms: An Galan Mòr - HMcL, DMcC
The Overfalls - Ad Chart
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Information: There are a number of sea areas marked "Overfalls" on the Admiralty Charts. They are defined as "Strong tidal streams with eddies, races and heavy overfalls occur over the banks west of Tiree and the shoals between Tiree and MacKenzie's Rock. With opposing winds they are dangerous to small vessels" - Ad. Chart no. 1778.
Local Form:
Languages : Gaelic, EnglishInformants: Hugh MacLean, Barrapol, 2/97
Informant 2: David McClounnan, Balephuil, 4/1995
Informant 3: Admiralty Chart no. 1778
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