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Hong Kong Macau Ferry Wharf (second generation) after 1906 typhoon

Submitted by Klaus on Tue, 2022-01-04 21:29

Obviously after a typhoon, but unfortunately neither date nor location given (also not on MMIS).

Possibly also 1906. 

Update: location and time confirmed (see comments below).

 

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1906
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Ferry pier

Typhoon_Ruby_destruction_in_Hong_Kong_1964

Submitted by Klaus on Sun, 2021-07-11 00:33
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1964

From Wikimedia Commons

Source:Ta Kung Pao (6 September 1964, page 4)

Another tram disaster. Update: more likely busses than trams.

1964 Scaffolding brought down by 'Typhoon Ruby' is caught by overhead tram power lines on Des Voeux Road West

Submitted by Admin on Sat, 2021-07-10 14:43
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1964
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1964 Des Voeux Rd Central after Typhoon Ruby

Submitted by Admin on Sat, 2021-07-10 14:40
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1964
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18 Typhoon Ruby

Submitted by Admin on Sat, 2021-07-10 14:39
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1964
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Typhoon damage.jpg

Submitted by orapiu on Fri, 2021-05-07 15:00
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1950

Typhoon damage downtown.jpg

Submitted by orapiu on Fri, 2021-05-07 15:00
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1962

Ships aground after typhoon.jpg

Submitted by orapiu on Fri, 2021-05-07 15:00
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1962

Rare November typhoon's Eye passes directly over Hong Kong.jpg

Submitted by IDJ on Mon, 2021-04-26 15:53
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1939

An interesting description of a late season typhoon and its “Eye” passing directly over Hong Kong.

2017 Typhoon Hato

Submitted by Klaus on Thu, 2021-04-22 03:10
place North Point Waglan Island
maximum hourly mean wind 85 km/h 130 km/h
Max wind speed 137 km/h 193 km/h


Injured :129

 

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