The early 1800s was a time when being at sea could be dangerous due to pirate attacks. But it seems government backed “Privateers” were something different. Not sure what the difference was, but this article will give you some clues … Continue reading PIRATES: Not on Grand Manan!! But Privateers? That’s another story.
Check out this page from the publication Pine Tree Coast by Drake in 1981. Seems there were some clear distinctions between “mainlanders” and “islanders” even back then!! Continue reading LOOKING BACK – There were “MAINLANDERS” and “ISLANDERS” back in 1891 too!!
I’m guessing these images are probably from the late 1800s or early 1900s. Can you ID anyone?? Click here to check them out at gograndmanan.com!! Continue reading Guptills- Vintage Family Images
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WELCOME! The beautiful islands of the Grand Manan Archipelago are located at the mouth of the Bay of Fundy. Because my mother was a Guptill from Grand Harbour, I have had a lifelong connection to the Island which included family … Continue reading Welcome to Grand Manan, NB – Featuring Resource Files from the Past and Present.
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