June 7, 1692 Tsunami

Port Royal, Earthquake and subsidence destroyed the city. Ships overturned, frigate washed over tops of buildings. along the coast of Liguanea (possibly Liguanea Plain) the sea withdrew 183 or 274m, exposing the bottom; upon returning the water overflowed the greater part of the shore. At Yallhouse (possibly Yallahs) the sea is said to have retired about 1.6km. At Saint Anns Bay a large wave was reported. 2000 people killed by the earthquake and tsunami. Berninghausen, 1968; Heck, 1947; Mallet, 1853

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