Cod island takes it name from the Atlantic cod which may be found in the area.

During the 17th and 18th centuries in the New World, especially in Massachusetts and Newfoundland, cod became a major commodity, creating trade networks and cross-cultural exchanges.
Cod island takes it name from the Atlantic cod which may be found in the area.
During the 17th and 18th centuries in the New World, especially in Massachusetts and Newfoundland, cod became a major commodity, creating trade networks and cross-cultural exchanges.
Cod Island