It is very likely that the image was taken shortly after the heavy rain event of 29-30 May 1889. The damage shown is described here: Report on Great Storm of the 29th and 30th May, 1889 (Hong Kong Government Reports Online:…
It is very likely that the image was taken shortly after the heavy rain event of 29-30 May 1889. The damage shown is described here: Report on Great Storm of the 29th and 30th May, 1889 (Hong Kong Government Reports Online:…
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