SAILING AROUND THE WORLD WITH SPIRIT OF ARGO

Martinique: Saint-Pierre (anchorage)

Saint-Pierre was the original capital city of Martinique.  All, but a few building foundations, were wiped clean from the coast by the explosive eruption of Mont Pelee in 1902.  Only one person survived the eruption, a prisoner locked in solitary confinement in a tomb of a prison building.

 

People returned to the city and began repopulating it when the mountain calmed two years later.  Mont Pelee is still classified as an active volcano an is being monitored.

 

The rebuilt Saint-Pierre
The rebuilt Saint-Pierre

You can anchor any where along the towns extensive black beach.  The depth drops away quickly, so you need to anchor close to shore or the large ferry dock.

The beach is not very touristy and you will probably have it to your self
The beach is not very touristy and you will probably have it to your self

The town has a Vulcanology museum and preserved some ruins for the tourists.  There are also some rum distilleries near by.  All of which we will get out and photograph for you.

Mont Pelee is usually shrouded in cloud cover, but I managed to get a picture of it for you.

Neighbouring volcano
Neighbouring volcano

I will write more when I get a chance……but I will leave you with a Sundowner.

Have you got your drinks ready?
Have you got your drinks ready?
Still have not seen a green flash yet
Still have not seen a green flash yet

 

 

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