Matching Articles"Exploration" (Total 14)

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  • [Captain] Charles Hawkins; 16 December, 1691
    Document written by Captain Charles Hawkins on December 16, 1691 in response to inquiries from the Lords of the Committee of Trade.
  • The French Newfoundland Fishery in the 18th Century
    The 18th century brought a number of difficulties for the French fisheries at Newfoundland.
  • French Presence in Newfoundland
    From the very beginning of colonization, France was an important participant in the exploration and exploitation of Newfoundland.
  • The French Settlement of Placentia
    During the 1650s, French Basque fishermen began to overwinter in Placentia Bay, a practice that was encouraged when the French crown decided to sponsor a colony.
  • 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.
  • Military Garrisons
    In 1870 an important chapter in the history of Newfoundland came to a close when the British government withdrew the military garrison at St. John's.
  • 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.
  • Placentia Military Forts
    During official occupation, the French built a series of fortified structures in favorable locations for the defence of the colony.
  • History of Plaisance
    A history of the Newfoundland settlement, Placentia, from difficult beginnings in 1662 to the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713.
  • 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.
  • Population of Plaisance, 1671-1713
    Population of Plaisance--Exploration--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
  • 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.
  • Sponsored Settlement: The Colonization of Newfoundland.
    In late 16th century England, there was a growing interest in planting colonies in North America, including Newfoundland.

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