By Pierrick Pourchasse, Emeritus Professor of Modern History at the University of Western Brittany in Brest and researcher at the CRBC.
At the end of the 16th century, exceptional shoals of cod were discovered off the coast of Newfoundland. Immediately, a powerful cod fishery developed and the French, particularly the Bretons, did not hesitate to cross the Atlantic to take advantage of the rich American fishery. Discover the incredible history of this distant fishery, which has taken many forms over the years. In partnership with the Société Française d'Histoire Maritime.
Duration 1h30
Free with reservation: https://billetterie.musee-peche.fr/catalogue_activites
At the end of the 16th century, exceptional shoals of cod were discovered off the coast of Newfoundland. Immediately, a powerful cod fishery developed and the French, particularly the Bretons, did not hesitate to cross the Atlantic to take advantage of the rich American fishery. Discover the incredible history of this distant fishery, which has taken many forms over the years. In partnership with the Société Française d'Histoire Maritime.
Duration 1h30
Free with reservation: https://billetterie.musee-peche.fr/catalogue_activites
