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Matching Articles"16th Century" (Total 31)

Page 4 - Miscellaneous Artifacts

Page 4 of a sample of miscellaneous artifacts unearthed at the Colony of Avalon.
Page 3 - Miscellaneous Artifacts

Page 3 of a sample of miscellaneous artifacts unearthed at the Colony of Avalon.
Navigation Methods

Navigators in the 1500s had few tools to work with: the magnetic compass, the log, the lead line, the quadrant, and dead reckoning.
The Portuguese Explorers

The Portuguese pioneered the European exploration of the Atlantic Ocean. Some historians believe that Portuguese mariners reached Newfoundland before Cabot.
Richard Hakluyt; 1597

Extract from 'The voyage of Master Charles Leigh...,' by Richard Hakluyt, dated 1597, and dealing with cod, fisheries, ships, and boats.
Sebastian Cabot

One of John Cabot's sons, Sebastian, is bound up with his father's story, and the story of the European exploration of North America.
Migratory Fishery and Settlement Patterns

Information about the migratory fishery and the patterns permanent settlement around Newfoundland and Labrador.
Sponsored Settlement: The Colonization of Newfoundland.

In late 16th century England, there was a growing interest in planting colonies in North America, including Newfoundland.
The Early Settlement of St. John's

Establishment of the colony of St. John's in the 16th century.
Introduction - Colony of Avalon Walking Tour

An introduction to the text and image-based walking tour of the Colony of Avalon.
Precontact Innu Land Use

Land use of the Innu people precontact with the Europoeans

Matching Articles"16th Century" (Total 31)

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