Hudson's Bay Co. fort at mouth of Fort George river (Big or Gilpin river) on James Bay. Established before 1805. was called Big River Factory in 1807. Was removed to Great Wale river in 1808, but soon after was re-opened at Big river mouth. Was in operation 1820, a provision base in 1832, included in lists of Company forts in 1857 and 1869, and still maintained (1928). It was sometimes called Great River and Big River fort. It is shown on White's map Labrador (No. 24) and Arrowsmith of Hudson's Bay Co. forts 1857 (No. 8).