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HMB Flamer stranded during 1874 typhoon

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HMB Flamer stranded during 1874 typhoon
Submitted by Klaus. View the original image on Flickr.
Authors: 
Lai Afong
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1874 typhoon
Lai Afong

Royal Navy H.M.B. Ship Flamer ashore swimming bath + Boat house of the Victoria Recreation Club, after the typhoon 22/09/1874. Source: The photographer

Date picture taken (may be approximate): 
Tuesday, September 22, 1874
Gallery: 
1870s Hong Kong photos
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Submitted by moddsey on Thu, 2021-04-22 11:23.

Advertised in the Hong Kong Daily Press on 24 September 1874 of the public auction of the "Flamer" the following day. Lying off the Boat House. Cash sale in Mexican dollars. Damage to Douglas Wharf and the "Flamer" in the distance can be viewed here

Submitted by Klaus on Sun, 2021-07-25 01:29.

The original photo is by Lai Fong (Afong Studio), see here.