English Harbour West, Newfoundland and Labrador

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English Harbour is a village on Trinity Bay at Trinity Point. The Way Office was established in 1883 and the first Waymaster was Henry G. Batson. It had a population of 190 in 1956.

location 48 degrees 22 by 53 degrees 16 minutes.

English Harbour West is a village located on the south west shore of Fortune Bay. It is noted for its Bank and inshore fishing. The Way Office was established in 1866 on April 1st. The first Way Master was Albert Stirling. In 1891 it became a Post Office town and William Evans was the first Postmaster.