The Coveducks came to Ship Cove in 1760 and occupied a major part of the Anthony plantation and ultimately established their roots. Family tradition states they came from Ireland (as mentioned in writings entitile Heritage of a Newfoundland Outport- The Story of Port de Grave). The property passed to the Coveduck name though marriage to a daughter of Matthew Anthony, the original owner. The transaction marked the termination of the very old Anthony name at Port de Grave.

In the early 1800's the family moved to the South River area where they became engaged in boatbuilding and farming. About 1830, John Coveduck built the now historic homestead of Drogheda, which still stands at the head of South River.
I visited this house in August 2005 with my two sons, Harold and Robert. I have beautiful photographs, and I have to say it was thrilling to walk through the grounds.

The present owner is a Morgan who is a descendant of the original owner. A carpenter who is using his spare time and efforts to keep up the place. I say area because it is not just the house but the outbuildings as well.

What a beautiful job he has done. And when you walk around the grounds, or through the hosue or stable, or listen to the river flowing on the side of the property. Well there are no words to express what one feels. I would have loved to talk to Mr. Morgan, but he was deep in conversation with another visitor, another descendant of the original owner.