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{{Short description|Body of water on the south coast of Newfoundland, Canada}} |
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| ⚫ | '''Fortune Bay''' is a fairly large natural bay located |
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{{For|the settlement|Fortune Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador}} |
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| ⚫ | '''Fortune Bay''' ({{Lang-fr|baie Fortune}}) is a fairly large natural bay located in the [[Gulf of St. Lawrence]] on the south coast of [[Newfoundland (island)|Newfoundland]], [[Canada]].<ref>[http://www4.rncan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique/AAHGI Fortune Bay] at Canadian Geographical Names</ref> The Bay is bounded by Point Crewe ({{coord|46|57|08|N|55|59|19|W|scale:25000}}) on the [[Burin Peninsula]] and [[Pass Island, Newfoundland and Labrador|Pass Island]] ({{coord|47|28|56|N|56|11|52|W|scale:25000}}) at the entrance to [[Hermitage Bay]] to the northwest for a distance of 56 kilometers. The bay extends in a northeast direction for 105 kilometers ending at [[Terrenceville]]. |
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Within Fortune Bay there are also a number of inner bays and coves including, [[Connaigre Bay]], Great Bay de l'Eau, Belle Bay and Long Harbour. There are a number of islands located in the bay, of which the largest is [[Brunette Island]]. Some of the other islands include Sagona Island, Great Island, St. John's Island, Chapel Island and Petticoat Island. |
Within Fortune Bay there are also a number of inner bays and coves including, [[Connaigre Bay]], Great Bay de l'Eau, Belle Bay and Long Harbour. There are a number of islands located in the bay, of which the largest is [[Brunette Island]]. Some of the other islands include Sagona Island, Great Island, St. John's Island, Chapel Island and Petticoat Island. |
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It is believed that the name Fortune Bay is derived from the [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]] word ''fortuna'' meaning place of good fortune. It is also one of the oldest surviving names in Newfoundland when it appeared on [[Majollo]]'s map from 1527. |
It is believed that the name Fortune Bay is derived from the [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]] word ''fortuna'' meaning place of good fortune. It is also one of the oldest surviving names in Newfoundland when it appeared on [[Majollo]]'s map from 1527. |
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The Geological stage [[Fortunian]] is named after Fortune Bay and [[Fortune, Newfoundland and Labrador|Fortune]]. The [[GSSP]] is located at [[Fortune Head]]. |
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== Settlements == |
== Settlements == |
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* [[Terrenceville]] |
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* [[Bay L'Argent]] |
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* [[Little Harbour East]] |
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* [[Harbour Mille]] |
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* [[St.Bernard's |
* [[St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine|St. Bernard's]] |
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* [[Jacques Fontaine |
* [[St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine|Jacques Fontaine]] |
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* [[Grand |
* [[Grand le Pierre]] |
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* [[English Harbour East]] |
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* [[Rencontre East]] |
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* [[Pool's Cove]] |
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* [[Belleoram]] |
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* [[English Harbour West]] |
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* [[Harbour Breton]] |
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* [[Bay d'Est]] |
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* [[Little Bay East]] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador]] |
*[[List of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador]] |
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==References== |
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*[http://www.k12.nf.ca/lakeacademy/fortune.html Town of Fortune official site] |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.townoffortune.ca/ Town of Fortune] |
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[[Category:Bays of Newfoundland and Labrador]] |
[[Category:Bays of Newfoundland and Labrador]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:48, 26 November 2023
Fortune Bay
Location of Fortune Bay in Newfoundland
Fortune Bay (French: baie Fortune) is a fairly large natural bay located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the south coast of Newfoundland, Kanada.[1] The Bay is bounded by Point Crewe (46°57′08″N 55°59′19″W / 46.95222°N 55.98861°W) on the Burin Peninsula and Pass Island (47°28′56″N 56°11′52″W / 47.48222°N 56.19778°W) at the entrance to Hermitage Bay to the northwest for a distance of 56 kilometers. The bay extends in a northeast direction for 105 kilometers ending at Terrenceville.
Within Fortune Bay there are also a number of inner bays and coves including, Connaigre Bay, Great Bay de l'Eau, Belle Bay and Long Harbour. There are a number of islands located in the bay, of which the largest is Brunette Island. Some of the other islands include Sagona Island, Great Island, St. John's Island, Chapel Island and Petticoat Island.
It is believed that the name Fortune Bay is derived from the Portuguese word fortuna meaning place of good fortune. It is also one of the oldest surviving names in Newfoundland when it appeared on Majollo's map from 1527.
The Geological stage Fortunian is named after Fortune Bay and Fortune. The GSSP is located at Fortune Head.
Settlements
[edit]- Terrenceville
- Bay L'Argent
- Little Harbour East
- Harbour Mille
- St. Bernard's
- Jacques Fontaine
- Grand le Pierre
- English Harbour East
- Rencontre East
- Pool's Cove
- Belleoram
- English Harbour West
- Harbour Breton
- Bay d'Est
- Little Bay East
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Fortune Bay at Canadian Geographical Names
External links
[edit]47°15′00″N 55°29′57″W / 47.25000°N 55.49917°W
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