Salvage

Current Population: 240

Location: The tip of the Eastport Peninsula along Route 310.

Historical Overview

Place Name Origin: The name Salvage is said to have been named by early Spanish fishermen who referred to the area as salvaje, which is the Spanish word for "savage." The Beothuck people likely frequented the Salvage Bay area because of its close proximity to their summer settlement. It is likely that it were these individuals whom early Europeans referred to as "savages."

Names and Dates of First Settlers:

• First Inhabitants were the Beothucks.
• In the early 1800's a few families had settled in the area.
• In 1868 it became a permanent settlement.
• Some of the oldest family names are Dyke, Lane, Brown, Burden, Handcock, Moss, Heffern, Olford, and Hunter.

First Recorded Populations:

• As early as 1676 there were six English masters with their families and servants, making a summer population of 66 people.
• 1836 - 181
• 1869 - 453
• 1891 had a peak population of 591 people.
• 1966 - 347

Major Early Industries: Fishing

Significant Facts About Salvage

• Salvage has been settled for 200 years.
• St. Stephan's church was built in 1860.
• St. Stephan's school was built in 1913.
• Salvage has been considered the most picturesque of all fishing villages.

Services

Place of Worship:

• St. Stephan's Anglican Church: Services may vary. Contact the Anglican Rectory at (709) 677-2151 to inquire.

Attractions

Fisherman's Museum and Craft Shop: Interpretive museum depicting fishing life from the late 19th century to present. Open daily from 9:30am - 7:30pm. Fees: Adults - $1 and Kids - $.25. Contact Marion Heffern at (709) 677-2414.

Wild Cove Park: Just before entering Salvage, take advantage of the beautiful view of the bay and the picnic facilities available there.

Significant Architecture

• St. Stephan's Church (built in 1860)
• Various fishing stages