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This stone was erected by Andrew Bell shipmaster in Dundee in memory of his father William bell shipmaster there who died the 19th of May 1774 aged 54 years
To serve the nation He crossed the ocean Exposed to storms and snow
By the decree of the most high he harbours here below and here he lies at anchor sure at his repose so sweet waiting the call all hands make sail our admiral Christ to meet
Here also interred his daughter Isobel who died 8th of Sept 1776 aged 23 years and five of his sons & 3 daughters who died in non age
Revised by William bell Shipmaster Dundee son of the late Andrew Bell who died 4th Oct 1827 aged 72 years Claimant: Heirs of Andrew Bell
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