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Cheung Chau Island typhoon victim

Cheung Chau Island typhoon victim

The Cypriot freighter 'City of Lobito' beached on Cheung Chau after being swept ashore by Typhoon Ellen in 1983

Date picture taken (may be approximate): 
Thursday, September 15, 1983
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Hi there,

This photo also showed the newly reclaimed land on the left hand side.  I guess this was not the first time to reclaim land on the western side of the isthmus.

Best Regards,

T