In the tradition of the perfect storm, sudden sea harkens back to a n. Sep 21, 2003 the state has a long history of runins with hurricanes, and isabel is only the latest. The hurricane, one of the most destructive to ever hit new england, was followed by massive river flooding as the water dumped by the storm10 to. The great hurricane of 1938, published by little brown and company. The great hurricane of 1938 paperback august 24, 2004. The storm left just as it came hidden from public view. The storm first moved over suffolk county, long island before traversing the sound and heading nearly due north making a second landfall near milford, connecticut. By 4 pm, one of the most powerful and destructive hurricanes ever to hit southern new england made landfall between bridgeport and new haven. Publication date 2003 topics new england hurricane, 1938, hurricanes publisher boston. Publishers weekly is providing free digital access to our magazine, archive. The great 1938 hurricane devastated new england as no other hurricane has before or since. Despite those moments, i thoroughly enjoyed sudden sea. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
The first definitive indication of a tropical cyclone at sea was a report from the brazilian. The weather doctor almanac 2008 the great hurricane of 1938. The great new england hurricane of 1938 weatherworks. She described the hurricane that killed 682 people and severely injured 1,754 on. Sudden devastation, the great hurricane of 1938 presented by. For three days the hurricane traveled north along the eastern seaboard, just offshore. Sep 08, 2015 the hurricane, now racing north at more than 50 mph, made landfall near bellport, in suffolk county, long island shortly after 2 pm on september 21st as a category 3 hurricane. Aug 27, 2011 the new england hurricane of 1938 or great new england hurricane or yankee clipper or long island express or simply the great hurricane of 1938 was the first major hurricane to strike new. This system developed in the far eastern atlantic, near the cape verde islands on september 4. No one saw it coming except a few because it was thought new england was too far north to. She described the hurricane that killed 682 people and severely injured 1,754. The state has a long history of runins with hurricanes, and isabel is only the latest.
The great new england hurricane of 1938 cat 3 september 21, 1938 the great new england hurricane of 1938 was one of the most destructive and powerful storms ever to strike southern new england. On september 21, 1938, one of the most destructive and powerful hurricanes in recorded history struck long island and southern new england. The 1938 hurricane was the worst natural disaster in american history a gale that wreaked more death and havoc than either the great chicago fire or the san francisco earthquake. The 1938 new england hurricane also referred to as the great new england hurricane, long island express, and yankee clipper was one of the deadliest and most destructive tropical cyclones to strike long island, new york, and new england. The surprise hurricane and tidal wave of september 21, 1938, lives in the annuals of rhode island history as the foremost natural disaster of the century. The lost mona lisa by r a scotti overdrive rakuten. The resources on this page are free, and links to places where business owners can turn to for local assistance are also provided. Overall, this book read quickly and easily, almost like a novel, yet the author did not overindulge in imaging the agony of those directly affected by the storm. The storm developed near the cape verde islands on september 9, tracking across the atlantic and up the eastern seaboard. Watch the hurricane of 38 american experience official site pbs. A social and meteorological history of the great new england hurricane. The hurricane of 38 was one of this countrys worst natural disasters, but many americans were hardly aware it had happened. The massive destruction wreaked by the hurricane of 1938 dwarfed that. Hurricane sandys predecessor, the great hurricane of 1938.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading sudden sea. The 1938 atlantic hurricane season began earlier than any atlantic hurricane season on record lasting from january 3 through october 31. Few paid attention to the storm barreling up the coast. The great hurricane of 1938 from the worlds largest community of readers. New england historical society subscribers can download our free premium, weather history of new. The great 1938 hurricane took almost everyone by surprise. Sep 20, 20 about 700 people died 75 years ago when the storm known variously as the great new england hurricane of 1938 or the long island express began plowing up the northeast coastline at 2.
The massive destruction wreaked by the hurricane of 1938 dwarfed that of the chicago fire, the san francisco earthquake, and the mississippi floods of 1927, making the storm the worst natural disaster in u. For the auxilliary interstate highway, see long island expressway. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The 1938 new england hurricane was one of the deadliest and most destructive tropical.
About 700 people died 75 years ago when the storm known variously as the great new england hurricane of 1938 or the long island express began. In september of 1938, a great storm rose up on the coast of west africa and began making its way across the atlantic ocean. This fascinating pageturner documents in full, glorious detail every minute leading up to what history has come to know as the great hurricane of 38, a devastating monster of a storm that rolled up and into the unsuspecting northeast coast. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. With riveting detail, burns weaves together the countless personal stories of loved ones lost and lives changed forever from those of the moore family, washed to sea on a raft formerly. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Gustavus was thrown free from the wreckage of the house. Remembering the great hurricane of 38 the new york times. The new england hurricane of 1938 or great new england hurricane or yankee clipper or long island express or simply the great hurricane of. Lourdes aviles the presentation will be at the old town hall in campton, which is handicap accessible, and open to the public. Learn more from these relevant books chosen by the weather doctor. This destructive storm swept the new england coast, from connecticut on the west to beyond buzzards bay to the eastward, and the islands of marthas vineyard, block island, and long island. On september 21, 1938, a tremendous hurricane hit the northeastern united states. The great hurricane of 1938 slammed into long island and rhode island, killing 564 in southern new england.
Watch the hurricane of 38 american experience official. On september 4, 1938, a french meteorologist in the sahara noted winds moving west toward the african coast and the atlantic ocean. The storm hit long island and southern connecticut on september 21, moving at a. It is a story to rival the best detective fiction a story of audacious thieves, art forgers, shadowy conmen, millionaire collectors, a global manhunt, and the most beautiful and enigmatic woman in the world, mona lisa gioconda. Hurricane of 1938 the wind that shook the world new.
According to the author, no one could have been prepared for the 1938 storms speed and ferocity. A download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The lost mona lisa uncovers the truth behind the crime of the century. They had no concept of the power and damage of this hurricane along the coast of. The great hurricane of 1938 and millions of other books are available for. In this narrative, readers experience the great hurricane of 1938, the most financially. Sixtyfive years ago today, what has become know as the great hurricane of 1938 hit the state, leaving 90. Toms book of the month what is pinellas countys hurricane preparation specialist tom iovino reading this month.
The great 1938 hurricane, a onceinalifetime storm new. Google is a useful companion to this account if youre as interested in the nonfiction as the tale. The 1938 hurricane was the worst natural disaster in american history a gale that wreaked more death and havoc than either the great chicago fire or the san. The great hurricane of 1938 in photos the weather channel. Scotti is the author of three previous works of nonfiction, including basilica. Without warning, this tempest slammed the coasts of long island, connecticut, rhode island, and massachusetts. Back in 1938, what is now known as the great new england hurricane barreled ashore with an estimated forward speed of 60 mph. As im sure you know, hurricane michael, a category 4, devastated parts of the florida panhandle, and the after affects of hurricane florence are still making the lives of thousands of families and businesses miserable. The surprise hurricane of september 21st, 1938 raced up the atlantic seaboard at 67 mph with a record low air pressure and left residents of the thickly populated northeast coast with no time to react. By clicking sign up, i acknowledge that i have read and agree to hachette. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The great hurricane of 1938 and rate it among the best and most balanced of the recent spate of weather history books. The massive destruction wreaked by the hurricane of 1938 dwarfed that of the chicago fire, the san francisco earthquake. Dec 14, 2008 the massive destruction wreaked by the hurricane of 1938 dwarfed that of the chicago fire, the san francisco earthquake, and the mississippi floods of 1927, making the storm the worst natural disaster in u.