Basil Hall was a British naval officer from Scotland, a traveller, and an author. He was the second son of Sir James Hall, 4th Baronet, an eminent man of science.
Basil Hall
Basil Hall landing on Rockall in 1811
Sir James Hall, 4th Baronet
Sir James Hall of Dunglass, 4th Baronet FRS FRSE was a Scottish geologist and geophysicist. He was a Member of Parliament for St. Michael's borough 1807–1812.
The grave of Sir James Hall, Greyfriars Kirkyard