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41. Photo 337/2(41)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 337/2(41)
Title:
Another view of the steamers 'Albay' and 'Leonor', taken from the wharf of Messrs. Douglas Lapriak & Co. [Victoria, Hong Kong]. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
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
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c Jan 1875
Extent:
1 item

42. Photo 337/2(43)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 337/2(43)
Title:
Another scene of ship's disasters at West Point, 22nd September, 1874 [Hong Kong]. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events European sailing vessel beached on shoreline. Subjects = disasters; sailing ships; transport; typhoons; water transport
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c Sep 1874
Extent:
1 item

43. Photo 337/2(6)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 337/2(6)
Title:
The Praya - near the Canton Wharf [Victoria, Hong Kong]. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events 'This view, showing the part of the praya near the Canton Wharf, further illustrates the immense destruction caused in this neighbourhood. Not only was the Praya wall washed away, but the thoroughfare itself, from its damaged state, and the thrown-up rubbish, was at pla...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c Sep 1874
Extent:
1 item

44. Photo 337/2(17)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 337/2(17)
Title:
Front view of Mountain Lodge [Victoria, Hong Kong]. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events 'The above is a front view of His Excellency the Governor's summer residence. The different sketches given of this place show the character and completeness of the destruction caused to it by the typhoon. The comparative coolness of the Peak during the trying heat of th...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c Sep 1874
Extent:
1 item

45. Photo 337/2(19)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 337/2(19)
Title:
Destruction of Ball's Court [Victoria, Hong Kong]. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events 'Ball's Court was a large and handsome residence, situate in the western part of the City of Victoria, Hong Kong. It suffered more than any other European dwelling in the Colony. Though it was most substantially built, the roofs were completely destroyed, whilst the upp...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c Sep 1874
Extent:
1 item

46. Photo 337/2(20)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 337/2(20)
Title:
Another view of Ball's Court [Victoria, Hong Kong]. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events A slightly more distant view from the roadway above the house, showing the harbour beyond. 'This second view of Ball's Court shows still further the handsome and substantial character of the edifice; and bears witness to the wide extent of the damage inflicted. Other bu...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c Sep 1874
Extent:
1 item

47. Photo 337/2(22)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 337/2(22)
Title:
Destruction of the Church of St Joseph [Victoria, Hong Kong]. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events General view of the ruined church. 'Among the great destruction of property in the city of Victoria, the loss of the Roman Catholic Church of S. Joseph had unfortunate prominence. A portion of the entrance and the southern end alone were left standing; all the other par...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c Sep 1874
Extent:
1 item

48. Photo 337/2(16)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 337/2(16)
Title:
Back view of Mountain Lodge [Victoria, Hong Kong]. Photographer: Lai Afong
Scope & Content:
Genre: Historical Events 'The above is a back view of Mountain Lodge. It shows especially the great damage done to the roofs, and the dilapidated state in which the typhoon left the summer residence of His Excellency the Governor. The Peak flag-staff may be seen on the summit of the hill, - all...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c Sep 1874
Extent:
1 item