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Matching Articles"Exploration" (Total 38)
Table of Contents
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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.
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.
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.
Cape Breton Landfall Argument
If modern scholars generally favour a northern landfall for Cabot's 1497 voyage, there has been strong support for a landfall on Cape Breton Island.
Early Cartography of Newfoundland and Labrador
Early Cartography of Newfoundland and Labrador--Exploration--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
James Cook's Charts of Newfoundland and Labrador
The Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web Site includes both map reproductions and illustrative maps created for specific articles.
The Cupids Colony and John Guy
This article is about the establishment of the English colony of Cupids under the leadership of John Guy.
Early Settlement Schemes
Information about initial settlement schemes for Newfoundland.
History - Colony of Avalon
Introduction to the history of the Colony of Avalon.
The French Newfoundland Fishery in the 18th Century
The 18th century brought a number of difficulties for the French fisheries at Newfoundland.
The French Treaty Shore
The French Treaty Shore came into existence with the ratification of the Treaty of Utrecht (1713).
Garrison Life in the 18th Century: Page 3
Page three of a five page article providing information about what it was like to be a part of the garrison in 18th century Newfoundland.
Geographical Knowledge at the Time of the Cabot Voyages
During the late 15th century, Europe was on the verge of geographical expansion. Motives for exploration in the medieval era were diverse.
The Grates Cove Tradition
A large rock bearing inscriptions which some claim to be carved by Cabot himself is closely linked to the tradition of thinking that Cabot landed at Grates Cove in 1497.
Henry Cary and South Falkland
Sir Henry Cary became Viscount Falkland in 1620 after William Vaughan sold him the narrow strip of land south of Aquaforte.
The Karluk Disaster
In 1913, the Karluk departed Canada for the western Arctic. The ship sank amid unpredictable Arctic flows, leaving the crew stranded on the ice.
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