The Wake uncovers the devastating effects of the 1929 tsunami that struck Newfoundland’s Burin Peninsula. Waves up to three storeys high swept away homes and claimed dozens of lives, leaving coastal communities in ruins.

Drawing on firsthand accounts and historical records, the narrative traces how the disaster reshaped fishing villages, disrupted livelihoods and set the stage for mining tragedies in St. Lawrence.

Beyond the immediate destruction, the tsunami’s legacy persisted for decades as radioactive mining and collapsed fisheries compounded the region’s challenges. The Wake reveals how natural and human forces intertwined to alter Newfoundland’s landscape and society.

• In-depth exploration of Newfoundland’s 1929 tsunami
• Historical perspective on community resilience and recovery
• Analysis of long-term environmental and economic impacts

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