Beneath the Waves

The waters off the east coast of Canada have seen their share of accidents and disasters during the twentieth century. In Newfoundland alone, countless lives have been swallowed up by the angry seas of the North Atlantic or have fallen victim to the devastating effects of fire, explosions, collisions, and ill fortune.

In Beneath the Waves , Clarence Vautier navigates the twentieth century, demonstrating the evolution of the fishery throughout these years and detailing the human will to survive through trials of skill, courage, and most of all, luck.

Stories found within include . . .

The Loss of Three Rose Blanche Fishermen

Dorymen from the Freda M.

Collision in Port aux Basques Harbour

West Point Tragedy

The Storm of 1964

Collision in Halifax Harbour

La Poile Tragedy

Collision off Cape Race

Tragedy at Grand Bruit

Fire On Board the Wanda R. Deborah

Medals of Bravery

The Wreck of the Eastcliffe Hall

. . . and many more tales of hardship on the frigid North Atlantic.