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Matching Articles"Fishery" (Total 111)
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.
[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.
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.
Petition of George Strange et al. [Merchants of Bideford]; 21 January, 1706
Petition to the Board of Trade from George Strange et al., dated January 21, 1706.
Petition of James Benger et al.; 10 January, 1707
Petition to the Board of Trade from James Benger et al., dated January 10, 1707.
Petition of John Clappe et al., to William III, 1697
Petition to William III from John Clappe et al., dated 1697, and dealing with France, war, planters, names, boats, and stages.
Robert Gybbes [Mayor of Plymouth, Devon], et al.; 1650
Petiton to the Council of State from Robert Gybbes, et al., dated 1650, and dealing with planters, cod, fisheries, taxes, wine, and brandy
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.
Planters
Every fishing property usually included a planter's house, a store with goods and supplies, and cabins for fishing equipment and the crews.
The Restoration to France (1763-1815)
In 1763 French authorities reclaimed possession of the islands (St. Pierre and Miquelon) and re-established a small French resident population.
Long Term Impact of the Revolution
It would be misleading to assume that the revolution had no ill-effect on the fisheries.
The Revolution as Opportunity
Many thought the Revolution to be an opportunity to eliminate American competition in the supply trade, even though many residents suffered hardships.
Francis Wheler [Captain HMS TYGER]; 27 October, 1684
An Account of the Sack Ships that Loaded at Ferryland, 1684
Account of Sack Ships at Ferryland and Caplin Bay, 1677
Account of Sack Ships at Ferryland and Caplin Bay, 1677
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