Maritime History
Maritime History explores the early ocean connections between Portugal and Canada, from Atlantic voyages and fishing routes to the coastal encounters, ports, and seafaring traditions that helped shape the first links between Portuguese people and Canadian shores. It is a story of navigation, labour, trade, and the sea as the original bridge between two Atlantic worlds.
Explore the Portuguese Maritime History in Canada
Honouring the Men of the “White Fleet” in Newfoundland
Every year in St. John’s, Newfoundland, a ceremony takes place that ties the Portuguese to the heart of Newfoundland. It is a ritual of respect and gratitude, where the Portuguese Navy, local community members, and the Catholic Church gather to remember the fishermen of the legendary “White Fleet”.
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Saturnia: The Ship of New Beginnings
In the spring of 1953, a group of Portuguese men gathered their few belongings, kissed their families goodbye, and stepped onto the Saturnia. For them, it wasn’t just a ship—it was a vessel carrying their hopes, fears, and dreams across the Atlantic to an unknown country called Canada.
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The Relationship between Portugal and Canada in regard to the capture and consumption of codfish, goes back more than five centuries
An Article by Rui Bela explores the relationship between Portuguese fishermen and Atlantic Canada, particularly cod fishing off the coast of Newfoundland.
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The White Fleet – Enduring connection with Canada
In a piece written exclusively for LusoCanada, Historian Daniel Bastos explores the monuments to emigration established in Portugal and their particular relation to Canada.
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