Fishing Heritage

In the mid 20th century subsistence fishing was a common way of life in Newfoundland. One such family was the Mudge family. Every year from April through the summer they lived at this fishing camp. They caught lobster, salmon and cod. After that way of life ceased to be viable they deeded their property to the Historic Trust.

This building stored boats, lobster traps and nets through the winter. During the season it was there processing plant where they processed their catch even to canning the salmon.

The boats

Lobster traps

The house was tiny by today’s standards. Each bedroom was just large enough for a double bed and small dresser. The kitchen was a wood burning stove and small cupboard; no sink, no refrigerator no counter space.

Tom