Monkstown, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Monkstown is a settlement in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Newfoundland and Labrador Province of Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador is the most easterly province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it comprises the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador to the northwest, with a combined area of 405,212 square kilometres (156,500 sq mi). In 2018, the province's population was estimated at 525,073. About 92% of the province's population lives on the island of Newfoundland, of whom more than half live on the Avalon Peninsula.

The town gave its family name to a type of dory - the "Monkstown Dory" [1]

Dory

A dory is a small, shallow-draft boat, about 5 to 7 metres or 16 to 23 feet long. It is usually a lightweight boat with high sides, a flat bottom and sharp bows. They are easy to build because of their simple lines. For centuries, dories have been used as traditional fishing boats, both in coastal waters and in the open sea.

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References

  1. "Monkstown Dory Model". Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Coordinates: 47°34′12″N54°26′13″W / 47.570°N 54.437°W / 47.570; -54.437

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