Allan's Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
| Allan's Island Allan Island | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Allan's Island Location of Allan's Island in Newfoundland | |
| Coordinates: 46°51′2.8″N 55°48′9.7″W / 46.850778°N 55.802694°W | |
| Country |
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| Province |
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| Settled | 1968 |
| Population (1956) | |
| • Total | 187 |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Area code(s) | 709 |
Allan's Island, formerly Allan Island, is a Canadian fishing settlement in the Burin District of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
In 1968 it was designated a village. It has a lighthouse which is visible for 9 miles. In 1940 the population was 303, in 1951 it was 196 and down to 187 by 1956. It is now part of the town of Lamaline.
WWII
- A small United States Military base was set up on top of "The Hill" during the Second World War.
- Many men from the Island volunteered to join the British Royal Navy and Armed Forces during the Second World War.
See also
Coordinates: 46°51′2.8″N 55°48′9.7″W / 46.850778°N 55.802694°W
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