Category: Document

Wintering at the shipyards

Deed of incorporation for the Chantiers maritimes de Charlevoix shipyards

This document officializes the incorporation of the Chantiers maritimes de Charlevoix Ltd. shipyards. It features the names of the people on the executive board as well as the boundaries […]

Schooners on which the Desgagnés women have either travelled or worked (Maurice Desgagnés’ branch)

Schooners on which the Desgagnés women have either travelled or worked (Joseph Desgagnés’ branch)

Third and fourth generations – Joseph Desgagnés’ branch

Third and fourth generations (Zélada Desgagnés’ branch)

Drowning death of Joseph Desgagnés

Seizure of the Marie-Vigilante

Map of the St. Lawrence River and Gulf

This map shows the vast stretch of water separating Les Éboulement and the archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Two generations of schooner captains

The Mary Ann at Quebec City harbour

This article states that Zéphirin Desgagnés’ ship the Mary Ann has just returned from Labrador with a shipment of sea products, “guenilles” (“rags”) and furs.

Map of Île aux Coudres

Île aux Coudres is situated 123 kilometres northeast of Quebec City, with les Éboulements to the north and Village-des-Aulnaies to the south. This map drawn by J.B. Plamondon […]