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Glossary: The Colony of Avalon

A glossary of terms relating to the Colony of Avalon at Ferryland, NL
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 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.
Journal Provides Glimpse of Dangers at Sea

The life of Lieut. Howard Douglas and his account of the wreck of the British ship Phillis off the southwest coast of Newfoundland in October 1795.
James Cook

A brief biography on explorer James Cook, who created charts of the Newfoundland coastline during the 18th century.
The Wars and Newfoundland Society: The Home Front

The most visible sign of the transformation from fishery to colony was the increase in Newfoundland's permanent population.
Migratory Fishery and Settlement Patterns

Information about the migratory fishery and the patterns permanent settlement around Newfoundland and Labrador.
Captain Graydon; 20 September, 1701

An Account of the Fishery etc. at Ferryland, 1701
John Mitchell [Captain HMS WARWICK]; 2 December, 1708

A List of Masters, Names of Fishing Ships, with the State of their Fishery at Ferryland, 1708
[Captain] Stafford Fairbourne; 11 September, 1700

An Account of the Fishery etc. at Ferryland and Caplin Bay in the year 1700
St. John's in the 18th Century

An account of the community of St. John's during the 18th century.
The Early Settlement of St. John's

Establishment of the colony of St. John's in the 16th century.
18th Century Towns: Trepassey, Trinity, and St. John's

The establishment of three 18th century Newfoundland towns, Trepassey, Trinity, and St. John's.
Voluntary Settlement: The Peopling of Newfoundland to 1820

Information about the creation of permanent settlement in Newfoundland, which was, in fact, widely supported by the British Government.
William Healle [of St. John's]; 14 August, 1707

Deposition of William Healle, taken on August 14, 1707, and dealing with the Pool Plantation and planters.

Matching Articles"Exploration" (Total 15)

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