Matching Articles"Exploration" (Total 12)

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  • Basque Whaling in Red Bay, Labrador
    The Basque whalers of France and Spain enjoyed at least 50 years of prosperity off the Labrador coast hunting whales during the 16th century.
  • [Colonel] J. Gibson; 8 June, 1697
    An extract from Letter to Board of Trade, by Colonel J. Gibson, dated June 28, 1697.
  • 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.
  • Newfoundland Landfall Argument
    There is no doubt that great passions have been aroused in Newfoundland about the question of Cabot's landfall.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Winter of 1696 - History - Colony of Avalon
    Overview of the French attack on Ferryland, which occurred in the winter of 1696 as a part of the war between France and England.

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