In the 1950s Gloucester Road was on the Wan Chai waterfront. Typhoon Mary which reached its peak on 9 June 1960 was considered to be the worst storm to hit Hong Kong in 23 years. (Andrew S)
Glouceter Road typhoon damage 9 June 1960.
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Submitted by Andrew Suddaby
Date picture taken (may be approximate):
Thursday, June 9, 1960
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- Glouceter Road typhoon damage 9 June 1960. shows Event 1960 Typhoon Mary
- Glouceter Road typhoon damage 9 June 1960. shows Place Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter (2nd & current location) [????- ]
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Causeway to Kellett Island
Just off Gloucester Road. The scene is the causeway to Kellett Island.
Thank you Moddsey. I’ll add
Thank you Moddsey. I’ll add the image to the map.