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The 16th Century International Fishery

More Europeans at the end of the 15th century were engaged in fishing than in any other occupation except farming.
The English Migratory Fishery and Trade in the 17th Century

The basic characteristics of the migratory fishery did not change very much in the 300 years of its existence.
18th and 19th Century Exploration

The European exploration of Newfoundland and Labrador continued through the 18th and 19th centuries, often with the assistance of Native peoples.
The English Fishery and Trade in the 18th Century

The British migratory fishery at Newfoundland reached its height in the 18th century in terms of production, employment, and revenue.
Early 20th Century Exploration

20th Century Exploration--Exploration--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
The Seven Years' War, 1756-1763.

Information about the Seven Years War, the long-expected war that broke out in May 1756.
The Nine Years' War, 1689-1697

This first episode in the long contest between England and France is also known as King William's War, and as the War of the Grand Alliance.
Newfoundland and the American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783

The American Revolutionary War that occurred bewteen 1775 and 1783 had a significant impact on Newfoundland fisheries and society.
The Impact of the Anglo-French Wars, 1793-1803

Coming so soon after the massive market collapse of the late 1780s, the Anglo-French wars had a devastating effect on the migratory fishery.
Anglo-French Warfare

France and England - later Great Britain - were at war, on and off, from 1689 to 1815.
Dispatch of Pedros de Ayala, the Spanish envoy in London

Pedros de Ayala, the Spanish envoy in London, sent the dispatch to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in Spain, dated London, 25 July, 1498.
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.
Journal Extracts of Jean Baudoin, 1696

Extracts from a journal by Jean Beaudoin, dated November 10 to 19, 1696, and dealing with France, war, planters, boats, census, and livestock.
European Exploration Before Cabot

Thanks to archaeological work at L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland, evidence suggests that the Norse did make it to Newfoundland before John Cabot.
Bob Bartlett

Biography of the explorer, Captain Robert (Bob) Bartlett, who skippered some of the most famous and controversial expeditions to the Arctic.
English Voyages before Cabot

Although the re-discovery of Newfoundland is credited to John Cabot, we know that as early as the 1480s, English ships were venturing into the unknown Atlantic Ocean.
The History of Bristol to 1497

The history and origins of Bristol to 1497 and why it was an influential port even when England was still only a minor European power.
Bristol's Transatlantic Explorations Prior to 1497

An account of Bristol's transatlantic explorations prior to 1497.
Cabot's Arrival in Bristol

John Cabot's arrival in Bristol and his request to King Henry VII to map out a northern route to Asia.
Uncovering Cabot: The Ruddock Riddle

Alwyn Ruddock was a leading English scholar of 15th century exploration who spent four decades researching documents relating to John Cabot.

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