'dry' fishery
dry a The initial factor leading to the establishment of the English settlements of Avalon was the primacy of the 'dry' fishery; that is, the curing on shore of the catch taken during the summer months by the English fishing fleet. Requiring as it did the provision of secure anchorages, la...
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| Language: | English |
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1970
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/20315 |
| Summary: | dry a The initial factor leading to the establishment of the English settlements of Avalon was the primacy of the 'dry' fishery; that is, the curing on shore of the catch taken during the summer months by the English fishing fleet. Requiring as it did the provision of secure anchorages, landing stages, drying-flakes, and shore living quarters, the dry fishery gradually led to the growth of a permanent resident population. PRINTED ITEM Story MAY 1970 JH MAY 1970 Used I Not used Withdrawn |
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