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Port Royal 1692: How the Richest City in the Caribbean Disappeared in 3 Minutes

On June 7, 1692, at exactly 11:43 AM, the wealthiest port in the Caribbean vanished in less than three minutes. Port Royal, Jamaica—known as "The Sodom of the New World"—was swallowed by a catastrophic earthquake that killed 2,000 people instantly. But one man, Lewis Galdy, fell into a crack in the earth, was swept into the ocean, and then—impossibly—was shot back to the surface by a second earthquake. He survived to tell the tale. His tombstone still stands in Jamaica today, describing this miracle. This is the true story of pirates, prosperity, divine judgment (or natural disaster?), and the day the earth itself seemed to pass judgment on the wickedest city on Earth. 📖 IN THIS VIDEO: The rise of Port Royal as the richest English port in the New World Henry Morgan's transformation from pirate king to governor Why the city was called "The Sodom of the Caribbean" The scientific explanation: liquefaction and geological instability Eyewitness accounts of the earthquake and tsunami The debate: Divine judgment or natural disaster? What remains of Port Royal today (underwater archaeology) 🔍 HISTORICAL SOURCES: Contemporary accounts from Reverend Emmanuel Heath (survivor) Lewis Galdy's tombstone inscription (St. Peter's Church, Jamaica) Modern geological surveys of the Port Royal fault line Archaeological excavations of underwater ruins (1960s-present) ⚓ ABOUT PORT ROYAL: Port Royal was founded by the English in 1655 after capturing Jamaica from Spain. By 1692, it had become the commercial hub of the Caribbean, home to merchants, privateers (legal pirates), and traders from across the Atlantic world. The city's prosperity was built on the plunder of Spanish ships and colonies, earning it a reputation for vice and lawlessness. The earthquake of June 7, 1692, measured approximately 7.5 on the Richter scale. It triggered liquefaction of the sandy soil beneath the city, causing two-thirds of Port Royal to slide into Kingston Harbor. Modern estimates suggest 4,000 people died in total (including disease and injury in the aftermath). Today, most of old Port Royal lies 40 feet underwater and is considered one of the most important underwater archaeological sites in the Western Hemisphere. 🌊 RELATED TOPICS: #PortRoyal #CaribbeanHistory #Earthquake #Pirates #HenryMorgan #Jamaica #HistoricalDisasters #Archaeology #17thCentury #NaturalDisasters #DivineJudgment #LostCities #underwaterarchaeology 📺 Subscribe for more untold history stories 👍 Like if you learned something new 💬 Comment: Do you think it was divine judgment or natural disaster? 🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss a historical deep dive! --- Disclaimer: This video presents historical facts and various interpretations of the Port Royal earthquake. The "divine judgment" perspective represents contemporary 17th-century beliefs, while the geological explanation reflects modern scientific understanding. Viewers are encouraged to draw their own conclusions. *Video produced with respect for the victims and historical accuracy.* *Stock footage used under license. Period artwork in public domain.* **Music: Licensed from SUNO AI 📚 FOR FURTHER READING: "Port Royal, Jamaica" by Michael Pawson & David Buisseret "The Sack of Panamá: Sir Henry Morgan's Adventures on the Spanish Main" by Peter Earle "Sunken Cities: Some Legends of the Coast and Lakes" (Chapter on Port Royal)