The fresh-caught fish was quickly brought to a fishing station after being caught, and salted for preservation.

It was one of the largest fishing stations in Iceland for a time, with 40-60 boats and 200-600 people employed there.

The building of the church there in 1872 showed the importance of the community to the French as a fishing station.

A fishing station was established there in 1885 but had been abandoned by 1965.

A good fishing station and a large business is done there, the harbour is safe but small.

The French used it as an early fishing station.

Bottle Cove is believed to have been used as a French fishing station from the early 16th century.

The harbour has been used as a seasonal fishing station since the 1670s.

A fishing station was established here in 1880 and lasted until around 1950.

It was the second largest French fishing station after Plaisance.