March 1, 1688 Tsunami

Shocks felt throughout the island and waves damaged ships in Port Royal. A ship at sea was damaged by a hurricane. Berninghausen, 1968; Mallet, 1853; Milner, 1912; Perry, 1847.

Source: https://goo.gl/kYBBEA

country: 
Jamaica
category: 
Tsunami
year: 
1688

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