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Ann Harvey
Ann Harvey (1811–1860) was a fisher and rescuer born near the small fishing community of Isle aux Morts, Newfoundland. Harvey, called the "Grace Darling of Newfoundland", is known for her bravery at the age of seventeen for rescuing, along with her father, younger brother and their Newfoundland dog, 163 shipwrecked people from the brig '' Despatch'' between July 12–15, 1828. ''Despatch'' had departed from Derry in late May, carrying nearly 200 Irish immigrants (and 11 crew members) bound for Quebec City, but on July 10, a fierce storm wrecked the brig on the rocks near Isle aux Morts. Life The Harveys lived, along with one or two other families, on a small, bare, rocky island near Isle aux Morts. Ann's father, George, was born in Jersey, and moved to Newfoundland with his wife, where they had eight children, of whom Ann was the eldest. Ann married Charles Gillam and together they had eight children. Rescue Ann and her father were fishing as usual one early July morning when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isle Aux Morts, Newfoundland And Labrador
Isle aux Morts (, ) is a small town on the Southwest Coast of the Island of Newfoundland (island), Newfoundland, with a population of 559 (2021). The town is located approximately east from the Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal in Channel-Port aux Basques, Port aux Basques along Newfoundland and Labrador Route 470, Route 470. There are two walking trails: Harvey Trail, named after George Harvey and his family (information below), and Boat Cove Trail, named for Boat Cove Pond, where residents obtained drinking water years ago. These two trails offer a great view of the harbour and the town. The Walters House museum, which is in an old-style house which shows what life was like in the past in Isle aux Morts. The house acted as the first school and Church (building), church in Isle aux Morts. Currently, the town contains one convenience store, a local bar and a school housing students from kindergarten to grade 9. During the summer season there is a museum and local cafe open. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |