Extracts from a Journal of a Voyage of Visitation in the "Hawk," 1859

Set against the rugged coastline of Newfoundland’s French Shore in the mid‑nineteenth century, this journal records the bishop’s voyages aboard the modest church‑ship “Hawk.” He describes the stark reality of isolated fishing settlements that can be reached only by boat for a few months each year, and the logistical hurdles of ministering without roads or regular transport. The narrative captures his mixture of awe at the wild landscape and determination to bring the Church’s presence to places that have never before seen a clergyman.

The entries reveal a surprising number of Anglican families scattered across White Bay, many of whom have long lived without regular worship. In St. George’s Bay a modest church has already taken root, and the bishop details the rites of confirmation and communion he administers with the help of a small crew of clergy. His reflections aim to awaken compassion among readers, inviting them to understand the spiritual and material needs of this remote diocese.