St. Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador
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St. Lawrence is a Canadian town located on the Burin Peninsula
of Newfoundland and Labrador
. As of 2006, the population of St. Lawrence was 1,349.
stock. In 1992, the Canadian federal government implemented a moratorium on cod fishing, bringing an end to the longstanding industry. A Fluorspar mine in St. Lawrence was also once a major employer in the community until 1978, when the mine was closed by Alcan
. A wind project has recently been initiated by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
for St. Lawrence. The project has resulted in the installation of nine Vestas V90-3MW
wind turbines.
On February 18, 1942, more than 200 hundred American sailors died when the U.S.S. Pollux
and U.S.S Truxtun
ran aground in Chambers Cove, near St. Lawrence.
In 1992, a memorial entitled 'Echoes of Valour' was erected in dedication of the mining industry in St. Lawrence, the sailors who died in the U.S.S. Truxtun & U.S.S. Pollux disaster, as well as those who lost their lives in the World Wars.
soccer club has provided fiercely competitive teams to the province's annual Challenge Cup tournament over the years. The St. Lawrence Laurentians soccer club holds the record for most wins of provincial challenge cup championships.
Burin Peninsula
The Burin Peninsula is a Canadian peninsula located on the south coast of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador....
of Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
. As of 2006, the population of St. Lawrence was 1,349.
History
St. Lawrence's economy was primarily based on fishing until the recent collapse of North American codCod
Cod is the common name for genus Gadus, belonging to the family Gadidae, and is also used in the common name for various other fishes. Cod is a popular food with a mild flavor, low fat content and a dense, flaky white flesh. Cod livers are processed to make cod liver oil, an important source of...
stock. In 1992, the Canadian federal government implemented a moratorium on cod fishing, bringing an end to the longstanding industry. A Fluorspar mine in St. Lawrence was also once a major employer in the community until 1978, when the mine was closed by Alcan
Alcan
Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. is a Canadian company based in Montreal. It was created on November 15, 2007 as the result of the merger between Rio Tinto PLC's Canadian subsidiary, Rio Tinto Canada Holding Inc., and Canadian company Alcan Inc. On the same date, Alcan Inc. was renamed Rio Tinto Alcan Inc..Rio...
. A wind project has recently been initiated by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
for St. Lawrence. The project has resulted in the installation of nine Vestas V90-3MW
Vestas V90-3MW
The Vestas V90-3MW is a three bladed upwind wind turbine generator that uses pitch control and a doubly fed induction generator...
wind turbines.
U.S.S Pollux and U.S.S Truxtun
USS Pollux (AKS-2)
The second USS Pollux was a Castor-class general stores issue ship.Pollux was laid down by the Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Hoboken, N.J...
and U.S.S Truxtun
USS Truxtun (DD-229)
' was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was the third ship named for Thomas Truxtun.Truxtun was laid down on 3 December 1919 and launched on 28 September 1920 from William Cramp & Sons, sponsored by Miss Isabelle Truxtun Brumby, and commissioned at the...
ran aground in Chambers Cove, near St. Lawrence.
In 1992, a memorial entitled 'Echoes of Valour' was erected in dedication of the mining industry in St. Lawrence, the sailors who died in the U.S.S. Truxtun & U.S.S. Pollux disaster, as well as those who lost their lives in the World Wars.
Sport
Known as the 'Soccer Capital of Canada,' the St. Lawrence LaurentiansSt. Lawrence Laurentians
The St. Lawrence Laurentians is a soccer club founded in 1904 and is based in St. Lawrence, Newfoundland.St. Lawrence is dubbed "Soccer Capital of Canada" due to its great success over the years. With a population of 1,350, the town has 9 organized soccer teams...
soccer club has provided fiercely competitive teams to the province's annual Challenge Cup tournament over the years. The St. Lawrence Laurentians soccer club holds the record for most wins of provincial challenge cup championships.
External links
- Town of St. Lawrence
- History of the St. Lawrence Fluorspar Mines
- St. Lawrence Miners Memorial Museum
- Wind Project to be located near St. Lawrence
- Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro Wind Power Announcement for St. Lawrence
- St. Lawrence Laurentians
- St. Lawrence Academy
- Eastern School District