Star Ferry Wharf during typhoon, Hong Kong

Star Ferry Wharf during typhoon, Hong Kong

Collection

Davidson, Francis

Identifier

RD-s115

Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: RD-s115. Number on print: 3. Photograph taken during the typhoon of 18th August 1923.

Caption on photograph

During the typhoon 18.8.23. / Star Ferry Wharf being wrecked – just beyond it on the left is seen the bows of the Submarine L9 just as she sank to the bottom.  Funnels of two Jap ships driven on to Praya seen just over roof. / 3

Location

Hong Kong

Date

Saturday 18 August 1923

Tags

Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph