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HISTORY

Caplin Cove used to be a small fishing community. It had its own integrated elementary school, accommadating the community's Anglican, United, and Salvation Army students. The growth of service centres combined with the harsh environment of Conception Bay contributed to the decline in population of Caplin Cove. The growth of the fresh frozen fish industry, nearby seafood processing plants, improved roads, and new educational facilities contributed to Caplin Cove’s survival.


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  • 1700’s - Caplin Cove is first settled by English fishermen.

  • 1836 - Census reports a population of 44, most of whom are fishing servants.

  • Mid-1800’s - Several families from Freshwater and Carbonear are settled in Caplin Cove.

  • 1871 - Lovell’s Newfoundland Dictionary reports 2 planters, George Cull And Michael Power, and fishermen Bussey, Stephen Compton, George Garland, Robert Keats, Charles, Job, John and Urias Reynolds, and Jacob, James and Peter Snelgrove

  • 1935 - The population is 202.

  • 1950’s - Decline in cod fishery and the depression causes some families to leave the community

  • 1951 - Population is reduced to 188, 28 of which are fishermen and 20 are labourers.

  • 1973 - To improve shore facilities, a haul-up and landing block are built.

  • 1980 - 22 full-time fishermen are employed in 6 crews. During the fishing season, approximately 11,000 pounds of cod per week are hauled and trucked to the plants in Conception Bay. Squid is caught and shipped to Dildo .

  • 1981 - High school students attend school in nearby Western Bay.

  • 1997 - High school students attend school in nearby Northern Bay and elementary students attend school in Western Bay.

  • 2005 - Elementary students attend school in Western Bay And High School students attend school in Old Perlican.



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