Battle Harbour, Labrador

Located at the tip of the southeast coast of Labrador, near Mary's Harbour is one of the oldest settlements on the Labrador coast, presently restored to its splendor of the 1800's. Battle Harbour was once known as the commercial capital of Labrador. The salt fish premises at Battle Harbour were established by John Slade & Company of Poole, England between 1750 and 1775. It became a major center for cod, seal and salmon fishery. This led to the formation of a permanent community.

Lying just north of the French shore, Battle Harbour served as the gateway for Newfoundlanders seeking to fish in the rich resource waters off the Labrador Coast. The community was affected by a severe fire in 1930 which destroyed the hospital and several other buildings. As a year round community, Battle Harbour, like so many other Newfoundland and Labrador outports resettled. The majority of residents moved to the nearby town, Mary's Harbour in the 1960's and 1970's.

Still a number of families return each year to their seasonal summer home. Again and again visitors that come to the area comment on the beauty and unique character of the community. If you were to visit Battle Harbour you would have to go by boat, which is 1/2 hour from Mary's Harbour.

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1. What was Battle Harbour once known as?

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