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The English Migratory Fishery and Trade in the 17th Century

The basic characteristics of the migratory fishery did not change very much in the 300 years of its existence.
The Migratory Fishery: The Annual Voyage

Information about the annual voyage of the migratory fishery, including the fishing process and territory.
Archaeology of the Migratory Fishery at Ferryland

Fishermen from Portugal, the Basque provinces of France and Spain, Northern France (perhaps Normandy) and West Country England are known to have frequented eastern Newfoundland during the first half of the 1600s, some as early as the first decade of the 16th century.
Council of State; 16 June, 1652

Instructions to Walter Sykes, Robert Street, Captain William Pyles and Captain Nicholas Redwood from the Council of State, dated June 16, 1652.
From "Discovery" to the Treaty of Utrecht (1713)

Information about the islands St. Pierre and Miquelon from their initial discovery by Joas Alvarez Fagundes, to the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713.
European Migratory Fishery

Newfoundland with its adjacent waters was originally viewed as a cod fishery, an important supplement to fisheries carried on in European waters.
Family and Politics

Information about Merchants in the Newfoundland trade and how they used politics to protect their interests.
James Story [Captain HMS ANTELOPE]; 1 September, 1681

An Account of Fishing and Sack Ships in Ferryland and Caplin Bay
[Sir] John Berry [Captain HMS BRISTOLL]; 12 September, 1675

A List of ships Fishing in Ferryland and Caplin Bay, 1675
Account of Fishing Ships at Ferryland and Caplin Bay, 1677

Account of Fishing Ships at Ferryland and Caplin Bay, 1677
The French Newfoundland Fishery in the 17th Century

The French fishery at Newfoundland reached its peak in the first half of the 17th century.
[Sir] William Poole [Captain HMS LEOPARD]; 10 September, 1677

An account of all the inhabitants and planters living in Ferryland and Caplin Bay
Daniel Jones [Captain HMS DIAMOND]; 12 September, 1682

An Account of the Inhabitants in Ferryland and Caplin Bay, 1682
Joseph Buckley; 1693

Extract from 'Ledger 1693' by Joseph Buckley and dealing with New England, material culture, imports, cod, and planters.
Sir David Kirke and the Newfoundland Plantation

About Sir David Kirke and how he appropriated the Ferryland plantation after George Calvert allegedly abandoned the location.
Labrador Fishery

A brief history of Labrador, including the importance of the fishery, permanent settlement, and relations with Quebec and with Newfoundland.
Charterer's Instructions to the Master of a Newfoundland Sack Ship

A letter of instruction from John de la Barre to Thomas Breadcake on how Breadcake was to proceed with his 1634 voyage.
Migratory Fishery - History - Colony of Avalon

A brief overview of the history of the migratory fishery on the east coast of Newfoundland. Ferryland is highlighted as a port.
[Commodore] John Norris; 13 November, 1698

List of Ships, with their Ladings, trading to Ferryland and Caplin Bay, dated September 27, 1698.
Organizing the Migratory Fishery

This article examines the migratory fishery in Newfoundland, it's nature and organization, including how it was financed, outfitted, and conducted.

Matching Articles"17th Century" (Total 44)

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