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The Great Newfoundland Telegraph Crisis of 1930

The Great Newfoundland Telegraph Crisis of 1930
Newfoundland Tsunami 1930 article Transatlantic Telegraph Cable disaster& repair
"The Great Newfoundland Telegraph Crisis of 1930" recounts the devastating impact of a tsunami that struck Newfoundland's Burin Peninsula on 18 November 1929. This historical event resulted in significant loss of life and property, marking it as the most destructive earthquake-related incident in Newfoundland and Labrador's history.
The accompanying original magazine article from 1930 provides detailed insights into the aftermath of the disaster, including the snapping of multiple telegraph cables and the subsequent repair efforts.
Additionally, the article includes images and information on various aspects of the recovery process, such as fishing schooners towing homes back to land and the rigging of cable marker buoys.
$ 12 .99
US, Diamond Point
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