Damage caused by the 1874 typhoon, Praya, Hong Kong
Collection
Identifier
NA15-01
Copyright
© Crown copyright 2011
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: NA15-01. 'Douglas wharf' refers to the Douglas Seamship Co. Ltd. wharf. From an album in The National Archives entitled ‘HONG KONG 2. Hong Kong and Macao: the typhoon of 22 September 1874. (CO 1069/445)’. Crown copyright image reproduced by permission of The National Archives, London, England. The National Archives give no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for purpose of the information provided. This image may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to The National Archives Image Library, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU, UK. Telephone: 020 8392 5225. Fax: 020 8392 5266. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. See NA15-02 and NA15-03 (more photographs of typhoon damage on the Praya).
Caption in album or on mount
Wreck of the Steamers Leonor & Albay, Praya & Douglas wharf destroyed by typhoon 22 Sep./74.
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Location
Date
September 1874
Photographer
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph
Repository
The National Archives, London
