Like other towns on the irish loop, trepasseys rich history is closely linked to the fishing industry, however its also known for being the starting point for early transatlantic flights, including that of amelia earhart in 1928 when she became the first woman to cross the atlantic. The 5 best things to do in trepassey 2020 with photos. It was established in 1980 and over the years has become a wellknown fixture on the southern shore. Early english settlement attempts failed, and it was not until the latter part of the 1600s that the french settled the area. The family history society of newfoundland and labrador fhsnl is a notforprofit organisation that was established in 1984, incorporated in 1987, and in 20 became a registered charity.
In the mid to late 1940s, the mv trepassey was under the command of captain eugene moores burden 18921979, an experienced ice mariner and the authors greatuncle. Nautical chartsnewfoundland and labradortrepassey harbour. Molloy family of trepassey family history society of. Great people, tasty food, comfort and adventure all await. Surveyed by james cook in 1767 and published in 1770. It is believed that it acquired this name due to the many shipwrecks that have occurred off its coast. Johns international airport, 55 miles from the apartment. Bonavista bay and trepassey, and french settlements in the southern region, with. Things to do in trepassey, newfoundland and labrador.
Edge of the avalon inn, trepassey, nl, irish loop facebook. Spanish, portuguese and french fishermen visited the area in the early 1500s. Interpreters will accompany you on a walk through history to mistaken point. The surnames in these pages are taken from the births, deaths and marriages in newfoundland newspapers, 1810 1890 cd which contains more than 40,000 entries. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Trepassey is the name of the harbour, the bay and the community. May 16, 2019 in the mid to late 1940s, the mv trepassey was under the command of captain eugene moores burden 18921979, an experienced ice mariner and the authors greatuncle. Robert carl sheppard, a veteran of ww1 and one of the famous first five hundred of the newfoundland regiment, captained the eagle on her voyage to the antarctic in 1944 and returned on the trepassey in. Ship harbour cemetery the cemetery lies 50 miles 80. Surnames from births, deaths and marriages in newfoundland newspapers, 18101890. The tide charts below show the height, time and date of high and low tides for the next 30 days. Last spring high tide at trepassey harbour 2 was on thu 07 may height.
Trepassey public library newfoundland and labrador. This queen size room has special built in features like exposed beams over the large soaker tub, walk in shower, and a queen size bed. In this book author anthony dickinson describes the sovereignty adventures of the vessels eagle and trepassey and their newfoundland skippers. Irish convent located in trepassey newfoundland minutes from the mistaken point. The edge of avalon interpretive centre on route 10 in portugal cove south is the starting point for your explorations at the edge of avalon. Trepassey real estate houses for sale in trepassey. Newfoundland and labrador provincial records national institute. Trepassey public library newfoundland and labrador public. Locate and compare funeral homes in trepassey nl, yellow pages local listings. Church of the holy redeemer, trepassey, newfoundland and. Trepassey and the irish loop travel guide at wikivoyage.
Family history society of newfoundland and labrador fhsnl. A history of newfoundland remains a standard reference book for history buffs, academics, and. Search the trepassey directory of local business listings. Trepassey, from the reign of henry viii and onward, becomes a port for english fishing fleets on the grand banks to resupply before returning across the atlantic. Come in to visit us and view a detailed interpretive map of the area, receive directions for hiking trails, and check out the bulletin board for. Edge of the avalon inn trepassey newfoundland and labrador. Trepassey originates from the french word trepasses dead men, named after baie des trepasses on the. Visit historic trepassey and stay at edge of the avalon inn today. It may have been named to reflect the lives that were lost in the many shipwrecks that occurred along.
Get instant access to a lot of relevant information about trepassey, nl real estate, including property descriptions, virtual tours, maps and photos. Courtesy of the centre for newfoundland studies, queen elizabeth ii library, memorial university of newfoundland, st. Edge of the avalon inn, 1 coarse hill rd, trepassey, nl. The provincial archives website provides a button for family history, which. Newfoundland tourism accommodations edge of the avalon inn. Robert carl sheppard, mbe january 31, 1897 december 31, 1954 was a veteran of the battle of the somme beaumonthamel, france in world war 1 who worked as a lighthouse keeper at fort amherst and was master mariner of two ships, the ss eagle 19441945 and the ss trepassey 19451946, chartered for the secret british antarctic expedition operation tabarin. Trepassey motel and restaurant has had a rich history. The family history society of newfoundland and labrador fhsnl was established in 1984, incorporated in 1987, and became a registered charity in 20. Its been a nurses station, a bed and breakfast, and eventually transformed into a motel and a restaurant. The cape pine lighthouse suite features a beautiful view of trepassey and the atlantic ocean. Find the most current and reliable 7 day weather forecasts, storm alerts, reports and information for city with the weather network. Nestled in trepassey bay on the southern tip of the eastern avalon peninsula is the town of trepassey. Captain burden was born and bred in carbonear, nl, served in the british merchant marines and royal navy during ww1 and then with the royal canadian navy during ww2. Minutes from the unesco mistaken point fossil site.
Trepassey, is a small fishing community located in trepassey bay on the south eastern corner of the avalon peninsula of newfoundland and labrador it was in trepassey harbour where the flight of the friendship took off, with amelia earhart on board, the first woman to fly across the atlantic ocean. To foster education and interest in genealogical research through symposia, discussion groups, and lectures. Libraries located in trepassey newfoundland and labrador. There is a high probability you will encounter a combination of cool, windy, wet andor and foggy conditions. Base yourself at the convent guesthouse, a tastefully repurposed irish convent located on the edge of the avalon peninsula, midway around the picturesque irish loop, in the historic town of trepassey. The dramatic headland at cape race has a compelling history that dates. Mar 22, 20 but it is much more than a history text.
It was also the most shortlived, with the track being laid in 1911, and the route being decommissioned in 1932. Please contact marshall breeding to report corrections about information listed for this. In its continuous and original form, it ran from the capital city of st. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. Digitized bibliographies of rare books and special collections. Vital records register of deaths book 12 1934 1936. The archives also has plantation books, which record ownership of fishing. The cemetery lies 46 miles 74 km to the northwest nw of trepassey. The trepassey line is the longest of the branch line railway routes on the island of newfoundland. While the trip to trepassey can be made on either road, this is normally presented as a southbound trip from st. Book a room with continental breakfast included at the convent guesthouse a tastefully repurposed irish convent located in trepassey newfoundland minutes from the mistaken point unesco world heritage site and ecological reserve. The trepassey formation is a geologic formation that crops out in newfoundland. The town of trepassey is located on the southeastern tip of newfoundland and labradors avalon peninsula, midway along the scenic irish loop drive, approximately two hours from the provinces capital city, st. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory.
I would appreciate information regarding the family of mary molloy of trepassey 19431907. Deep water near the shore enables whales to swim very close to the shoreline. At that time, economic, social and administrative changes would finally allow towns to evolve in newfoundland. Yp canada provides complete contact information for in and near the trepassey, newfoundlandandlabrador region. Trepassey was first settled in 1617, 400 years ago this year. We offer dining, music, screech ins, and outdoor experiences that celebrate our local history. Within its pages, prowse imparts a passion for the people of newfoundland and labrador, an instinct for justice, and a knack for telling a good story, a history of newfoundland remains a standard reference book for history buffs, academics, and geneologists. View mls real estate listings, condos and townhouses for sale in trepassey, nl to discover your next home.
In may of 1919, trepassey entered into aviation history, when the united states navycurtiss 4 successfully flew from trepassey to the azores. Newfoundlands status as a fishery, as opposed to a colony, hampered the development of any veritable towns on the island until the 18th century. Captain burden was born and bred in carbonear, nl, served in the british. Also on the brittany coast of france there is a baie des trepasses. Edge of the avalon inn, 1 coarse hill rd, trepassey, nl 2020. Discover historic trepassey and enjoy the surroundings here at the edge of the avalon. As well, in 1928 amelia earhart became the first woman to cross the atlantic by air, when she flew as a passenger on a. Here are a few tips on how to make the most out of your visit to mistaken point. The dramatic headland at cape race has a compelling history that dates back to the first maps of the new world but is best known as the home of the marconi station that received titanics distress signal. Trepassey yellow pages phone books in newfoundland and. Trepassey originates from the french word trepasses, meaning dead men.
Trusted information source for millions of people worldwide. The 10 best hotel deals in trepassey updated may 2020. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about michael waddleton on myheritage, the worlds family history network. Moravian churchmissions newfoundland and labradorlabradormaps. Libraries located in trepassey newfoundland and labrador all public libs in newfoundland and labrador. Its a starting point to newfoundland s unique background and way of life in north american history. Saint lukes anglican church cemetery the cemetery lies 45 miles 72. Michael waddleton historical records and family trees. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our waddleton research. This directory is a component of library technology guides. Its a starting point to newfoundlands unique background and way of life in north american history. Etymological research suggests that trepassey is derived from the th century french word trepas meaning the death of a man. Welcome to newfoundlands grand banks genealogy site.
Get your 3day weather forecast for trepassey, newfoundland, canada. To help researchers locate and access genealogical information. Welcome to newfoundland s grand banks genealogy site. View all hotels near edge of avalon interpretive centre on tripadvisor. Marys father ran an oil enterprise fish oil and the story is that william took over the business. Trepassey, newfoundland, canada three day weather forecast. It may have been named to reflect the lives that were lost in the many shipwrecks that occurred along its busy coast. Johns, to the town of trepassey on the south eastern tip. Trepassey management corporation, trepassey, newfoundland and labrador. Johns on highway 10 through witless bay and ferryland, with the return trip taking highway 90 north to the transcanada highway at holyrood. Live music, unesco fossils, guided community hikes, storytelling, screech ins, hospitality and great food await you when you come visit us on the edge of the avalon.
As well, in 1928 amelia earhart became the first woman to cross the atlantic by air, when she flew as a passenger on a flight from trepassey to burry point, in wales, england. Home holdings and collections researching genealogy and family history surnames from births, deaths and marriages in newfoundland newspapers, 18101890. Arrive at the edge of avalon interpretive centre at 12. This may be done as a day trip, as the loop is a 320km 200mile return trip on two. Vincents, where sheep raising has a long history, has a long stretch of sandy beach running parallel to the highway. Newfoundland 1921 census daniels point trepassey harbor. A puffin playing by the sea the twelve day of christmas in nl. Nl maps digital archives initiative memorial university. Trepassey trepassey was first settled in 1617, 400 years ago this year. Avalon region, newfoundland labrador bed and breakfasts. Church of the holy redeemer trepassey, newfoundland and labrador, canada show map. Edge of avalon interpretive centre trepassey 2020 all you. Trepassey real estate houses for sale trepassey remax.
Like other towns on the irish loop, trepasseys rich history is closely linked to the fishing industry, however its also known. This is a marvelous place for beachcombing, whale watching and birdwatching. The preceding article is based on chapter viii of olaf janzens the history of newfoundland to 1815, an unpublished study guide for students in history 3110 at. Metropolitan archdiocese of saint johns, newfoundland type. Book a room with continental breakfast included at the convent guesthouse a. Find and contact people in our trepassey, nl white pages on 411. It preserves fossils dating back to the ediacaran period see also. Started as a colony by welshman sir william vaughan, we lay claim to a vibrant history and a picturesque landscape. Within its pages, prowse imparts a passion for the people of newfoundland and labrador, an instinct for justice, and a knack for telling a good story, a history of newfoundland remains a standard reference book for. Search for food festivals, concerts, theatres, community celebrations, sports and recreation, fairs, and more. Trepassey real estate houses for sale in trepassey point2.
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