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2. LOUIS KOENIG
    Louis Koenig, mate on a ship in the French Marine Nationale left the port of Granville, in France, the 1st of May 1886 on the Ibis for a campaign of support to the French fishery in Newfoundland and on the Grand Banks. On his return he published in the review Le Tour du monde a narration of the voyage pertaining principally to the French settlements of White Bay and of Petit Nord (the Great Northern Peninsula). At the end of the narration he arrives at Red Island:

    Red Island, situated along the Port au Port Peninsula is one of the more important locations of the French Shore fishing. At the time of the drawing of lots the sailors covet it ardently because it is very produtive. The fish is abundant there and yet the bad weather is frequent. It is at times very difficult for the cruisers to communicate with the fishermen of the island.

    The low point where the fish is prepared is often invaded by the sea. At the end of the season the small boats are hoisted to the summit of the island to rest among the capstans.