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Grates Cove

National Historic Site Rock Walls and Cabot Rock

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fishing boats at a traditional anchorage

national historic site grates cove has been recognized for its unique heritage

The Legend of the Cabot Rock is the belief of the residents of Grates Cove that John Cabot landed here in 1497. This belief was fueled by the presence of a large rock high above the water on a cliff in this area.

This rock has always been known as the cabot rock. Some of those who formerly examined the rock include a Newfoundland Museum curator who professed to be able to read IO CABOTO, SANCUS N SAMALIA, quite plainly.

 

rock walls from a forgotten era stand as a sentinel reminder overlooking the bay

raw coastal beauty is reason enough to visit, the mysteries of Grates Cove makes you want to stay and find out more

It is certain that in the mid 1960's two mean from the media removed the face of the rock which contained these inscriptions. Further evidence shows that John Cabot returned to Grates Cove in 1498 and was shipwrecked off what is known as the Grates Point.

John Cabot shipwrecked off these very shores 500 years ago



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