English Harbour West

English Harbour West is a village located on the south west shore of Fortune Bay. It is noted for its bank fishing and inshore fishing.^[1] The Way Office was established in 1866 on April 1. The first Way Master was Albert Stirling. In 1891 it became a Post Office town and William Evans was the first Postmaster.^{[citation needed]}

English Harbour West is now a part of the Town of St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove.^[2]

Fitzgerald Academy a kindergarten to Level IV school is located in English Harbour West.^[3]

References[]

^ Stoodley, Allan. "From fertilizer to delicacy: The history of lobster fishing in Fortune Bay". CBC News. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
^ "St. Jacques Island Lighthouse". Parks Canada. Retrieved Nov 25, 2020.
^ "Fitzgerald Academy". Newfoundland and Labrador English School District. Retrieved 25 November 2020.

Coordinates: 47°27′44″N 55°29′45″W / 47.46222°N 55.49583°W / 47.46222; -55.49583

[1] Stoodley, Allan. "From fertilizer to delicacy: The history of lobster fishing in Fortune Bay". CBC News. Retrieved 25 November 2020.

[2] "St. Jacques Island Lighthouse". Parks Canada. Retrieved Nov 25, 2020.

[3] "Fitzgerald Academy". Newfoundland and Labrador English School District. Retrieved 25 November 2020.

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