Belfast, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)

Ross

Photographed by Jay Noble, August 22, 2026

1. Ross Marker

Inscription.
Spem · Successus · Alit

In honor of the arrival on these shores of our ancestors from the Isle of Skye Scotland, aboard the "Skye ship Polly" on Sunday August 7, 1803.

's e seo eilean an àigh

Erected 1996 by Clan Ross P.E.I.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is August 7, 1803.

Location. 46° 5.64′ N, 62° 54.765′ W. Marker is in Belfast, Prince Edward Island. It is on Selkirk Park Road, on the left when traveling north. Near entrance to campground. Open to public. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Belfast PE C0A 1A0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Maritimes

and in Atlantic Canada.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony

and also the Viceroyalty of New France.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Selkirk Settlement / L’Établissement de Selkirk

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(here, next to this marker); In Memory of Thomas Douglas Selkirk (a few steps from this marker); Acadian Settlement / Établissement acadien (a few steps from this marker); Acadian Departure / Départ des Acadiens (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint-Paul a la Pointe-Prim 1752-1758 (within shouting distance of this marker); To Commemorate the Honourable J. Angus MacLean P.C, O.C., D.F.C. 1914-2000 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Honourable J. Angus MacLean (within shouting distance of this marker); Arrival and Legacy (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belfast.

Regarding Ross. Clan Ross P.E.I. refers to the Prince Edward Island chapter of the Scottish Highland Clan Ross. The local body operates under the broader umbrella of the Clan Ross Association of Canada, which connects descendants across provinces through Scottish genealogy, gatherings, and historical preservation.
"Spem successus alit" is the Latin motto of the Scottish Clan Ross, which translates to "Success nourishes hope".
" 's e seo eilean an àigh" is written in Scottish Gaelic. It

Photographed by Jay Noble, August 22, 2026

2. Ross Marker

Ballast stone from the Skye ship Polly, which brought the P.E.I. Selkirk settlers in 1803.

translates to "This is the island of joy and prosperity". The settlers used this poetic phrase to describe their new home in Canada, after they sailed from the Isle of Skye, Scotland, aboard the emigrant ship Polly, landing in Prince Edward Island on Sunday, August 7, 1803.

Also see . . . Selkirk Settlers - Belfast, PE (Great Clan Ross). (Submitted on August 27, 2026.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2026, by Jay Noble of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2026, by Jay Noble of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.