English Harbour West
English Harbour West is a village located on the south west shore of Fortune Bay. It is noted for its bank fishing and inshore fishing. The Way Office was established in 1866 on April 1. The first Way Master was Albert Stirling. In 1891 it became a Post Office town and William Evans was the first Postmaster. It is now a part of the Town of St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove.
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Coordinates: 47°27′44″N 55°29′45″W / 47.46222°N 55.49583°W
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