Events

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1841 1841 Typhoon

The similarity of the typhoon that affected Hong Kong in 1937 to 'Wanda' in 1962 has been referred to in other publications. It may be of interest… read more

1869 1869 Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, visits Hong Kong
1871 1871 Typhoon

Lowest barometer reading 29inch = 969 mbar, corresponding to a wind speed of about 170km/h.

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1874 1874 Typhoon
HOPIC 2 Fig 30.jpg

Max wind speed: 
Deaths: 2,000+ (source, see p.74)

Contemporary reports of the typhoon:

1889 1889 Rainstorm
1889 Pedders Wharf (after storm 2).jpg

Total Rainfall: 33".11 = 840 mm (in two days) with maximum hourly rainfall of 3.35" = 85 mm.

Dozens of landslides occurred, the severest damages were at the Albany Nullah and the Glenealy… read more

1897 1897 Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

 

52. Jubilee Celebrations:- Numerous public buildings and structures, including the Clock Tower, Queen’s Statue, Government House, Central Market, Queen’s College and… read more

1900 Qing minister Li Hongzhang (李鴻章) paid visit to Hong Kong

Li Hongzhang (李鴻章) was the most famous minster in the final years of the Qing dynasty. He was one of the people who saved the Qing dynasty by suppressing the Taiping Rebellion. After the signing… read more

1900 Typhoon November 9th-10th 1900

 

41. The following is a copy of the report on the damaging typhoon which occurred on the night of November 9th-10th :

 

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1902 Edward VII Coronation Celebrations

81. Coronation Celebrations: - Arrangements were made for illuminating a number of the principal Public Buildings, including the Queen’s Statue, on the occasion of the Coronation of Their… read more

1906 1906 Typhoon
Jebsen & Co. Godown at West Point after the 1906 Typhoon

Max wind speed: 
Deaths: about 15,000

Source:

1907 1907 The Duke and Duchess of Connaught visit Hong Kong

Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Connaught accompanied by Princess Patricia visited the Colony, arriving on the 6th and departing again on the 10th February. More details… read more

1922 1922 Prince of Wales visits Hong Kong

From: The Prince of Wales' Eastern Book

A PICTORIAL RECORD OF THE VOYAGES OF H.M.S. "RENOWN", 1921— 1922

Fog lay… read more

1923 1923 Typhoon
1923 Typhoon Tram Damage

Max wind speed: 
Deaths: 100

Source:

1926 1926 Rainstorm

Total rainfall: 534.1mm, with maximum rainfalls of 100.7mm in 1-hour, 430.6mm in 6-hours, and 526.7mm in 12-hours.
Deaths: Appx 7


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1927 1927 Typhoon
1927 Typhoon - Motorcar Garage

Max wind speed: 98 km/h , gusts 187 km/h

Deaths: 15

Injured: 22

Source: http://www.hko.gov.hk/publica/… read more

1930 1930 Typhoon
Typhoon_damage.JPG

Max wind speed: ?
Deaths: ?


David has asked me to resurrect the photo of the damage to the house of my uncle, Leslie Warren and his family at 19 Broadwood Road caused by the… read more

1936 1936 Typhoon
Typhoon-Beached ship

Max wind speed: 115 km/h , gusts 210 km/h

Deaths: 20

Injured: 179

Vessels damaged or destroyed

Ocean going: 22

Fishing boats: about 40

Some buildings… read more

1937 1937 Typhoon
1937 Typhoon's Toll Document

Max wind speed: gust of 130 knots
Deaths: about 11,000

Source:

  • Wind speed from table 2.5 and deaths from Table 2.6 in … read more
1946 1946 Typhoon

Maximum Gust: 95 knots (176 km/h)
Deaths: unknown

The disaster-struck areas were concentrated on Hong Kong Island: Wan Chai, Sai Ying Pun and Des Voeux Road West.

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1957 1957 Typhoon Wendy
Typhoon  Wendy 1957.