Siege of Carbonear

The last British stronghold after French victories in Newfoundland, Carbonear resists d'Iberville. The inhabitants take refuge on the neighboring fortified island, out of reach of the assailants. The village is burned, but the fort remains unconquered.

After taking St. John's, d'Iberville attempts to eliminate all British presence in eastern Newfoundland. Fort Carbonear is well prepared and withstands the winter attack.

D'Iberville had only about 70 men available at Carbonear, his other troops being dispersed; without heavy artillery, he could not force the fortified island and continued raids along the coast.

Residents sheltered on Carbonear Island resisted the assaults of 31 January 1697; Carbonear remained one of the few intact English posts, allowing the colony to recover after the Treaty of Ryswick.