Boatie

Once, in a heavy water, the rope gave way, and Boatie in his little craft was whirled down the raging river and got ashore with much difficulty.

Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character Ramsay, Edward B 1874

It was there that the Dean learned his stories of “Boatie” and other worthies of the river-side.

Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character Ramsay, Edward B 1874

Boatie himself was Abernethy, the ferryman of Dee below Blackhall; he hauled his boat across the river by a rope made fast at both ends.

Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character Ramsay, Edward B 1874

“Boatie” of Deeside, of whom I have more to say, to a relative of mine.

Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character Ramsay, Edward B 1874

They took a boat at the wharf and sailed away toward the north, having a mutual friend -- "auld Boatie Tamson" -- for captain and pilot and crew.

Allison Bain, or, By a Way she knew not 1859

Boatie knew it also, and took them safely into the little cove which was floored with shining sands, and sheltered on three sides by great rocks, on which the sea birds came to rest; on the other side it was open to the sea.

Allison Bain, or, By a Way she knew not 1859

No, Boatie, I'm confident your suggested reason has nothing to do with it.

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Boatie a hero after rescuing 84-year-old man from Sydney harbour, say police A CHARTER boat employee has been hailed a hero after jumping into Sydney Harbour to rescue an elderly man, police said.

AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories 2010

Boatie a hero after rescuing 84-year-old man from Sydney harbour, say police A CHARTER boat employee has been hailed a hero after jumping into Sydney Harbour to rescue an elderly man, police said.

AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories 2010

Boatie, you're awfully naive if think the withholding of the underlying data from public scrutiny has anything to do with anyone being "offended".

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