This beautiful and touching work, erected in 1992 by world renowned sculptor Luben Boykov, stands as a tribute to the victims of the devastating mining disease, the sailors who tragically died in the USS Truxtun and USS Pollux disaster on Feb 18, 1942 at Chamber Cove and Lawn Point, and a memorial of remembrance to the valiant men who fought and died for our freedom during the World Wars. A War and Workers Cenotaph approved by the Government of Newfoundland & Labrador as a Workers Monument.
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Echoes of Valour
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This beautiful and touching work, erected in 1992 by world renowned sculptor Luben Boykov, stands as a tribute to the victims of the devastating mining disease, the...
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On February 18th, 1942, the American naval vessels USS Truxtun and USS Pollux ran aground on the ragged and treacherous rocks off of Newfoundland's south coast in a...
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Beautiful sandy shores and the deep blue of the Atlantic. Located just outside St. Lawrence, Shoal Cove Beach is a prime location for surfing, swimming, beach...
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A fog alarm was established on Middle Head, the point dividing Great and Little St. Lawrence Harbours, in 1912; it was made up of a flat-roofed domicile, a storehouse,...
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This guided walking tour for 12 people or less will show you breathtaking scenery, fascinating locations, geological marvels, and will help you understand the history...
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Learn about the history of the land and all the wildlife of the area while observing all sorts of geological marvels. The area is home to foxes, moose, otters, over 53...
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The Black Duck Vein was a fluorspar vein that was mined before 1825; it would eventually become the first fluorspar mine in Newfoundland. Between 1925 to 1935, various...
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Recognized in 2005 as a Municipal Heritage Site, Cape Chapeau Rouge features an enchanting history, breathtaking views, and a...
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Take a walk along the cragged coastline where the survivors and rescuers of the USS Truxtun strode on a tempestuous night in 1942. Pass Iron Springs, cross the...