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Bluetarn
Sun 15 Mar 2009 11:32
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St Pierre, Martinique
We are now anchored off this small town on the
northern end of Martinique.
St Pierre used to be known as the Paris of the
Caribbean. It had a population 0f 30000 and even an 800 seat theatre. However,
in 1902 Mt Pelee, the nearby volcano erupted with a massive explosion (with the
force of several atomic bombs). The town was totally destroyed and there were
only 2 survivors. One was a drunk in the local gaol. His cell now forms part of
the local museum.
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