. Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland. Flannan Isles,*from the south-west. I had, however, some months before, while arranging the route,made myself acquainted with the possibilities of navigating thischannel before deciding to go that Avay. Fortunately I had arrangedwith Mr. Roderick Campbell, of Rodil, to have his son Kenneth, aclever young pilot, in readiness, and, on his coming on board, demon-strated that with a flowing tide and against the current, and withhis knowledge of the channel, its navigation was a simple matter. Hesaid, however, that the Magic was the largest
. Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland. Flannan Isles,*from the south-west. I had, however, some months before, while arranging the route,made myself acquainted with the possibilities of navigating thischannel before deciding to go that Avay. Fortunately I had arrangedwith Mr. Roderick Campbell, of Rodil, to have his son Kenneth, aclever young pilot, in readiness, and, on his coming on board, demon-strated that with a flowing tide and against the current, and withhis knowledge of the channel, its navigation was a simple matter. Hesaid, however, that the Magic was the largest vessel that everptissed through the Sound of Harris, and he was proud of havingtaken her through. We arrived off the Flannan Isles at 7 oclock , and got quiteclose to Eilean Mor, the largest of the group. This island rises almostprecipitously from the sea. The difficulty of access was considerable, PROCEEDINGS. 329 but fortunately the work in connexion with the erection of the newliglithouse was going on, and steps had been partly cut into the face. Triple Chambered Cell, Eiluaii Mor, Flauiiau Isles. of the rock. A rope was stretched up the slope by which we wereable to haul ourselves up on hands and knees, and one by one, as verylittle foothold could be obtained for the first 50 or 60 feet.
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