A workshop in connection with the Aberdeen Dock blown down by the typhoon of the 22nd September, 1874 [Hong Kong]. Photographer: Lai Afong
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Genre: Historical Events This ruined building is also seen in print 9. Subjects = disasters; docks and dockyards; ports; typhoons Location = Aberdeen; China; Hong Kong
Mountain Lodge after the typhoon [Victoria, Hong Kong]. Photographer: Lai Afong
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Genre: Historical Events 'Mountain Lodge is situate on Victoria Peak, Hong Kong, and is the summer residence of His Excellency the Governor, Sir Arthur Edward Kennedy, K.C.M.G., C.B. It was severely damaged by the typhoon; the roof being almost entirely carried away and many of the rendered unt...
Buildings near the Church of St Paul, Macao destroyed by fire and the typhoon. Photographer: Lai Afong
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Genre: Historical Events 'The chief building in this sketch is the ruin of St Paulo. This church, built by some Jesuit fathers, was destroyed by fire some forty years ago. What is here shown is all that remains of the once noble edifice, - one of the finest specimens of ecclesiastical architect...
Another view of the steamers 'Albay' and 'Leonor', taken from the wharf of Messrs. Douglas Lapriak & Co. [Victoria, Hong Kong]. Photographer: Lai Afong
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Genre: Historical Events Showing the salvaged vessels moored side by side alongside the Praya. Subjects = Albay (steamer); disasters; docks and dockyards; named vessels; salvage & repairs; steamers; transport; typhoons; water transport