TERRIFIC TIDAL WAVE
REACHES HEIGHT OF 40FT. DEFINITE CHANGE IN LAND (Line. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) (Received Nov. 23, noon.) ST. JOHN 'S (Newfoundland), Nov. 22 A definite change in the configuration of the land on Burin Peninsular is one result of the earthquake, said the Hon. Geo. Bartlett on his arrival from Burin, where he witnessed the tidal wave disaster from the deck of the steamer Daisy, which was lifted on the crest and dropped back as the wave receded. Where vessels of 15 tons could ride safely at anchor tho disturbance left the coastal waters too shallow for navigation.
The property damage is estimated at more than £200,000. Deaths are variously estimated at from 20 to 30. Burin, the largest town affected, has a population of .1200. The wave rose to a height of 40ft, sweeping all waterfront property.
The French islands of St. Pierre Miquelon, oIT the Burin coasl, are reported to have suffered severe damage.
Four members of the crew of the steamer Georgian were taken to hospital on the arrival of the ship to-day as a result of injuries suffered when a terrific sea swept the ship and shifted the cargo on Monday, when 12 days out from Copenhagen.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17116, 23 November 1929, Page 7
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