19thC tombstone, Bo'ness Parish Kirk
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19thC tombstone, Bo'ness Parish Kirk
Image: © kim traynor Taken: 12 Aug 2010
The close connection between Bo'ness and the sea is very evident in this graveyard. "It appears, as far as the writer of this account had had an opportunity to learn, that the natives of the town and parish of Bo-ness, are fond of a sea-faring life. Many able-bodied seamen from this place, are at present in his Majesty's service; and are distinguished for their sobriety, courage and loyalty. Adventurers from the place, are also to be found in the most distant parts of the globe." -- Old Statistical Account, 1794
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Image Location
Latitude
56.015173
Longitude
-3.610283