Newfoundland Heritage Web Site

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 19th Century Steamer Seal Fishery

As seals became more difficult to harvest, Newfoundland outfitters turned first to larger sailing vessels and then to wooden-hulled steamers.
Seal Fishery in the 20th Century

Although the sealing industry was in decline at the turn of the century, Newfoundland companies continued to fit out steamers for the hunt.
Seal Fishery: Hunting Methods

Seal Fishery: Hunting Methods--Natural Environment--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
Disasters 1892-1929

Some of Newfoundland and Labrador's best-known and most destructive disasters occurred during the era of Responsible Government.
The 1914 Sealing Disaster

A look at the 1914 Sealing Disaster, when 251 sealers died in two simultaneous disasters involving the SS Newfoundland and the SS Southern Cross.
Impact of the 1914 Sealing Disaster

How the 1914 sealing disaster impacted the lives of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, and the government's response to the tragedy.