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Typhoon Rose

Figure 18. Photographs of damage and disruption caused by Typhoon "Rose" in Hong Kong on August 16 - 17, 1971.
S.S. 'Kota Sentosa' after head-on collision with embankment at Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon
(a) S.S. 'Kota Sentosa' after head-on collision with embankment at Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon.
 
S.S. 'Kaohsiung' stranded in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island
(b) S.S. 'Kaohsiung' stranded in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island.
 
Squatter huts in Sam Ka Tsuen in a chaotic state after the ravage of
(c) Squatter huts in Sam Ka Tsuen in a chaotic state after the ravage of "Rose".
 
Wreckage of collapsed huge signboard left by
(d) Wreckage of collapsed huge signboard left by "Rose" in Wan Chai.
 
A scene in Nathan Road after Typhoon
(e) A scene in Nathan Road after Typhoon "Rose".
 
Landslides in Taipo Road, Kowloon
(f) Landslides in Taipo Road, Kowloon.
 
Trees bent at Statue Square
(g) Trees bent at Statue Square.
 
Huge trees uprooted in Nathan Road
(h) Huge trees uprooted in Nathan Road.