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Jun 2020
37m 31s

The Cheniere Caminada Hurricane Pt. 1

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On October 2nd, 1893, a category 4 hurricane made landfall on the southeast coast of Louisiana. It slammed into the fishing community of Cheniere Caminada, a thriving village that supplied oysters and other seafood to New Orleans. The seafaring population was caught off-guard and had to fight for their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast ... Show More
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