From The Breath Of God

Prime Berth Twillingate Fishery and Heritage Centre is a tribute to the owner's fisher forefathers.

"Prime berth", meaning "the best spot", refers to the age old practice in the spring when fishermen held a draw to determine the place they would set their cod traps in the summer.

Of course, each man hoped he would be the lucky one to draw the best spot or prime berth.

All the men gathered in the owner's father's kitchen each May for the annual cod trap draw.

David, the owner, took Daniel, a few others and I on a boat tour to view the icebergs floating or stranded in what is known as Iceberg Alley.

Icebergs are made of pure fresh water and the locals use it to make drinks and frozen treats.

Ninety percent of the icebergs along the coast of Newfoundland are from western Greenland.

It takes approximately two to three years for these massive icebergs to reach Newfoundland.

They may seem large from above, but seven-eighths of the iceberg's mass is below water.

Ice created by the breath of God is wondrous to behold!

"From the breath of God

ice is made

and the expanse of the waters

is frozen."

Job 37:10 (NASB)