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Conducting the 19th Century Seal Fishery

The commercial spring seal hunt was one of Newfoundland and Labrador's most dangerous and demanding industries in the 19th century.
The Sailing Seal Fishery

The first sealing vessels from St. John's sailed to the ice in 1793. Following their successful expedition, the sailing seal fishery expanded rapidly.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Seal Fishery

The bulk of seals taken annually in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and off the eastern coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador are Greenland seals, or harps.
Garrison Life in the 18th Century: Page 2

Page two of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.
Garrison Life in the 18th Century: Page 3

Page three of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.
Garrison Life in the 18th Century: Page 4

Page four of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.
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.
Garrison Life in the 18th Century

Page one of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.
William Keen Witnessed the Capture of St. John's

An outline of the efforts of William Keen to establish a judicial system in Newfoundland in the early 18th century.
Mutinies

The most alarming military danger between 1793 and 1815 came from the British forces stationed at Newfoundland who would mutiny over grievances.
The Plaisance Garrison

There was not a single governor of Plaisance who did not complain about the lack of soldiers and the mediocrity of those he did have.
Administration of Law to 1729

An article on the administration of law in Newfoundland to 1729
Fishing Admirals

The 'fishing admiral' was a label assigned to the first ship captain who entered the harbour at the start of the fishing season.
Formal Law

An article on formal law in Newfoundland up to 1729.
Daniel d'Auger de Subercase

Biography of Daniel d'Auger de Subercase, governor of Plaisance from 1702-1706.
Jacques-François de Mombeton de Brouillan

Biography of Jacques-François de Mombeton, governor of Plaisance from 1690-1701.
Joseph de Monic

Biography of Joseph de Monic, acting governor of Plaisance from 1697-1702.
Philippe de Pastour de Costebelle

Biography of Philippe de Pastour de Costebelle, governor of Plaisance from 1706-1713.
Government from 1730 to 1815

This article is about the Government in Newfoundland and Labrador between 1730 and 1815. A misunderstood time in history.
Government before 1730

Newfoundland's legal and political evolution differed considerably from other British possessions and colonies in North America.

Matching Articles"18th Century" (Total 57)

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