Whalsay

Whalsay

Whalsay (spr. Uahise), Insel aus der Gruppe der Shetlandsinseln (s.d.), liegt vor dem Sunde Yell; hat 700 Ew., welche Fischerei treiben.


Pierer's Lexicon. 1857–1865.

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