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Matching Articles"Placentia" (Total 6)
[Captain] Charles Hawkins; 16 December, 1691
Document written by Captain Charles Hawkins on December 16, 1691 in response to inquiries from the Lords of the Committee of Trade.
The French Newfoundland Fishery in the 18th Century
The 18th century brought a number of difficulties for the French fisheries at Newfoundland.
French Presence in Newfoundland
From the very beginning of colonization, France was an important participant in the exploration and exploitation of Newfoundland.
The French Settlement of Placentia
During the 1650s, French Basque fishermen began to overwinter in Placentia Bay, a practice that was encouraged when the French crown decided to sponsor a colony.
Garrison Life in the 18th Century: Page 5
Page five of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.
Military Garrisons
In 1870 an important chapter in the history of Newfoundland came to a close when the British government withdrew the military garrison at St. John's.
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