We sailed to the Caribbean City That Vanished in 2 Minutes | Ep 81
26 May 2026 · 19 min · 273 views · Saint-Pierre, France
What this video covers
The crew of a Leopard 40 sails from Dominica to Saint Pierre, Martinique, to explore the historical site of the 1902 Mount Pelée volcanic eruption.2:21 The vessel arrives in Saint Pierre, where the crew notes that anchoring is restricted in certain areas due to local fishing activities, necessitating a move to a different anchorage.16:33 While visiting the town, the crew tours the ruins of the 18th-century Grand Theatre and discusses the 1902 disaster, which destroyed the city and its harbor in under two minutes via a pyroclastic flow.8:14 The crew highlights Martinique as a cost-effective destination for fuel, food, and alcohol compared to other Caribbean islands.4:00 They also note the operational differences between their current Leopard 40 and their previous boat, specifically citing the increased sail size and the power of the electric winch.7:01 After a short stay, the crew departs Saint Pierre to continue cruising along the west coast of Martinique toward Fort-de-France.17:40
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