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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.
The France-Canada Maritime Boundary Dispute

During the 1980s, a dispute developed between Canada and France over the definition of the maritime boundary between their respective territories in the region.
The French Newfoundland Fishery in the 17th Century

The French fishery at Newfoundland reached its peak in the first half of the 17th century.
The French Newfoundland Fishery in the 18th Century

The 18th century brought a number of difficulties for the French fisheries at Newfoundland.
19th Century French Fishery

The French Revolution and the wars of the Napoleonic empire brought about an interruption in the French fishery in Newfoundland.
French Presence in Newfoundland

From the very beginning of colonization, France was an important participant in the exploration and exploitation of Newfoundland.
Newfoundland and the French and American Wars, 1793-1815

An article on Newfoundland's involment in the war between Britain and France which, with only minor interruption, lasted from 1793 until 1815
The French Treaty Shore

The French Treaty Shore came into existence with the ratification of the Treaty of Utrecht (1713).
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.
Prosperity and the End of the Migratory Fishery, 1803-1815

The fishing trends which developed after 1793 became even more pronounced after 1803, when the Napoleonic wars began.
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.
The Wars and Newfoundland Society: The Home Front

The most visible sign of the transformation from fishery to colony was the increase in Newfoundland's permanent population.
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.
Origins of Migratory Fishery

How the migratory fishery came to be in Newfoundland and Labrador, lasting for more than three centuries before giving way to a resident industry.
From 1816 to the Present

The fishery remained the mainstay of the St. Pierre and Miquelon economy during the 19th century.
The English Period (1714-1764)

Two surveys of the south coast of Newfoundland were conducted between 1714 and 1716 to encourage English expansion into the region.
The Placentia Economy, 1662-1713

A look at the the economy of Placentia, when it was a French colony in NL from 1662 to 1713.
Seasonal Fishermen

Information on seasonal fisherman that came to Newfoundland to fish for the summer.

Matching Articles"Fishery" (Total 86)

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