Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

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Yarmouth is a town and major fishing and ferry port located on the Gulf of Maine in southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada. It is sometimes referred to as "The Gateway to Nova Scotia".

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Town - Gulf of Maine - Nova Scotia - Canada

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Initially called Port Forchu, Yarmouth was first laid out in 1759 and incorporated in 1890. Through the 19th century it was a major shipbuilding centre, at one point making more ships per capita than any other port in the world. When steamships started to take over, the town declined.

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1759 - 1890 - 19th century - Shipbuilding - Steamship

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