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Matching Articles"Fishery" (Total 78)
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 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.
Migratory Fishery and Settlement Patterns
Information about the migratory fishery and the patterns permanent settlement around Newfoundland and Labrador.
18th Century Towns: Trepassey, Trinity, and St. John's
The establishment of three 18th century Newfoundland towns, Trepassey, Trinity, and St. John's.
The Aftermath of War
War-time prosperity ended when peacetime conditions, including competition from other North Atlantic fisheries, resumed.
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