Day 6 ~ From a Distance

Day 6- From a Distance

Carbonear Island  is located at the mouth of Carbonear harbour.During the Battle of Carbonear (1697) the abandoned town was burned, but the residents were successful in defending the island from capture thanks to fortifications they had erected with their own funds, the earth works walls of which are still evident. It continued to be an important refuge for settlers in the region during subsequent attacks from the French and later by American privateers until the early 19th century.Carbonear Islands military importance was recognized in 1954 when it was designated a site of national significance and in 1981 it was officially declared a national historic site of Canada. The first of a series of excavations began on the island in 2010 to learn more about its role in protecting English North America, and approximately 1300 artifacts were found in the first summer's dig.


retrieved May 26, 2012 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbonear_Island