 Pelée erupted in 1792, 1851, and twice in 1902.The eruption of 8 May 1902, destroyed Saint-Pierre and killed 28,000 people in 2 minutes; that of 30 August 1902 caused nearly 1,100 deaths, mostly in Morne-Red and Ajoupa-Bouillon.The Atlantic, or "windward" coast of Martinique is difficult for navigation by ships.