Admirals Beach, Newfoundland and Labrador

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established_title = Settled
established_date = c. 1805
established_title2 = Incorporated (town)
established_date2 = January 16, 1968
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Theresa Bungay
leader_title1 = MLA
leader_name1 = Felix Collins (Placentia and St. Mary's)
leader_title2 = MP
leader_name2 = Fabian Manning (Avalon)
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timezone = Newfoundland Time
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latd = 47
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postal_code = A0B 3A0
area_code = 709
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footnotes = Admirals Beach is a rural community located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Previously spelled Admiral's Beach, it is a fishing port located on the island of Newfoundland; specifically it is along a point of land in the southern Avalon Peninsula near Great Colinet Island fronting St. Mary's Bay.

The community was incorporated in January 1968.

Geography

Good fishing grounds and a sheltered cove attracted the first settlers to the area. The town is part of Division No. 1 and is bounded by St. Mary's Bay and the unorganized area Subdivision W. Nearby communities include St. Joseph's, Riverhead and St. Mary's.

History

Admirals Beach was first settled in the early nineteenth century by a French admiral. In 1864 there were three families living there. By 1911 it had a Post Office and a population of 39. The community grew over the years until a large population came from Great Colinet Island during the resettlement programme of 1956.

Economy

Although the majority of its residents were fishermen, Admirals Beach also had two ship building yards where fishing boats and longliners were built with supplies from local sawmills.

References

External links

* [http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sch/p_e.html?c=0003 DFO Small Craft Harbous Photo]

ee also

* List of cities and towns in Newfoundland and Labrador