This video shows the damage caused by Typhoon Wanda to Hong Kong and the American Marine boatyard on September 1st 1962 - shortly after I entered the boat business!
I too was in Hong Kong during Typhoon Wanda, I was aged 9 and my father was in the army and we were living in Sek Kong village in the new territories. it was quite terrifying, especially the noise. All the officers quarters on the top of the hill had their roofs removed. Our house too had stones embedded into the wall but apart from that we survived the storm quite well. My father being in the royal Engineers was one of the members of the clean up squad. Thank you for putting up this video, it certainly brings back memories.
I was nine years old living in Stanley, a tiny fishing village, when Typhoon Wanda hit Hong Kong. Many fishing boats were sunk or being piled up on the beach. Most squatter houses on the headland were being destroyed and many people became homeless. Your photos bring back so much memories of the old Hong Kong. I enjoyed every epic journey and adventure you documented, excellent quality in every aspect, Thank You !
I've loved every one of your videos Tony, of course mainly the ones following your yacht (ad)Venture(s) This one however was quite special. I get the impression you have been documenting - if inadvertently - your life from a very early age. It's great to share a part of your life along with advents following a Typhoon in the early 60's. Now you've shared this video on UA-cam it will be watched for generations to come. I suspect you like that idea 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing 😀
WOW so amazing and wonderful pictures. IMAGINE cellphones in 1962. ALL the recordings / photo's / footage / information that could have been captured. YOU DID AN EXCELLENT JOB WITH YOUR CAMERA AND VW !!!!!!! Thank you so much.
How nice to hear from you, Tony! It´s always a pleasure! And what pieces of life story you are handing out. Most amazing, Sir! Your taking snapshots of events and places are becoming real video-stories. Besides of being a fantastic storyteller, you proved them by your fotos then and, now, you share them vith these wonderful videos. Thank you!
pretty dramatic when nature decides to create havoc in such dense populated area. Resilience of the People helped getting thru it! Thanks for sharing~!
Tony, as always thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I've never met you in person but, I suspect/hope, that I would enjoy your company greatly. Please continue creating these videos and allow us to see the world through your eyes.
Thank you so much Tony for your contribution to yachting. While just a dream yacht owner, i have enjoyed your bachata and the great stories behind them.
Great video and account of a terrible and tragic storm. I note CO2 was 317ppm back then so only 30 ppm above preindustrial and yet that storm looked way worse than anything recent.
I own an American Marine built Seawitch Ketch called Southern Cross, launched in Junk Bay in 1961, I recently sailed her from New Zealand back to Hong Kong. I also have some pictures of her being built with a local shipwright prominent in one picture
I too was there for Typhoon Wanda and my parents were members of the Yacht Club as well. We used to get the Walla Walla boat from Kowloon to the club and get dropped off at that causeway where the ship was wrecked!
The features that document your history are very interesting and you spin a very good yarn. Please do more of these. What was your first boat from design through to build? Thanks for the lesson. 👍
Hi Tony. Two friends and I are boat partners in one of your Chantyman trawlers. Moored in Anacortes WA. I would love to hear any stories you might have of these fine boats. Thanks for the great videoes. Andy
I was one and a half in HK when Wanda struck. We were in Green Lane Hall on the Island my Dad was in the RHKP as a Chief Inspector. He was nearly killed when a street sign hit him in the blast. I can't remember it obviously, but I remember the low cost tenement buildings going up afterwards. Much maligned recently but surely better than squatter huts on the hillsides
Thank you for excellent historical pictures and your account of events. I've been in the Far East since 75 and am well acquianted with Typhoons. The world was a different place back then without the Internet and mobile phones. I'm not sure it has improved. 😀👿👿
I too was in Hong Kong during Typhoon Wanda, I was aged 9 and my father was in the army and we were living in Sek Kong village in the new territories. it was quite terrifying, especially the noise. All the officers quarters on the top of the hill had their roofs removed. Our house too had stones embedded into the wall but apart from that we survived the storm quite well. My father being in the royal Engineers was one of the members of the clean up squad. Thank you for putting up this video, it certainly brings back memories.
I was nine years old living in Stanley, a tiny fishing village, when Typhoon Wanda hit Hong Kong. Many fishing boats were sunk or being piled up on the beach. Most squatter houses on the headland were being destroyed and many people became homeless.
Your photos bring back so much memories of the old Hong Kong.
I enjoyed every epic journey and adventure you documented, excellent quality in every aspect, Thank You !
I've loved every one of your videos Tony, of course mainly the ones following your yacht (ad)Venture(s)
This one however was quite special. I get the impression you have been documenting - if inadvertently - your life from a very early age. It's great to share a part of your life along with advents following a Typhoon in the early 60's. Now you've shared this video on UA-cam it will be watched for generations to come. I suspect you like that idea 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing 😀
WOW so amazing and wonderful pictures. IMAGINE cellphones in 1962. ALL the recordings / photo's / footage / information that could have been captured. YOU DID AN EXCELLENT JOB WITH YOUR CAMERA AND VW !!!!!!! Thank you so much.
That a great film, and narrative.
Thanks.
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How nice to hear from you, Tony! It´s always a pleasure! And what pieces of life story you are handing out. Most amazing, Sir! Your taking snapshots of events and places are becoming real video-stories. Besides of being a fantastic storyteller, you proved them by your fotos then and, now, you share them vith these wonderful videos. Thank you!
Great collection of photos Tony and a terrific story.. Thanks.
dude i watched 3 of your videos and each time you are on another side of the globe. what a life
pretty dramatic when nature decides to create havoc in such dense populated area. Resilience of the People helped getting thru it! Thanks for sharing~!
Tony, as always thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I've never met you in person but, I suspect/hope, that I would enjoy your company greatly.
Please continue creating these videos and allow us to see the world through your eyes.
Thanks for who you are and what you do.
Fantastic Video. Great Photos & Narrative.
Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻
Love your videos!! Thank you for sharing them with us!
Thank you so much Tony for your contribution to yachting. While just a dream yacht owner, i have enjoyed your bachata and the great stories behind them.
I'm the same, I'm not rich, neither am I poor. I often dream about owning a Fleming, always without resentment for those that do.
Outstanding video, thanks.
A fine wee documentary piece, thank you. How nice to see all the old British cars of my youth, too.
Awesome video as always thank you and my best to you
Great video and account of a terrible and tragic storm.
I note CO2 was 317ppm back then so only 30 ppm above preindustrial and yet that storm looked way worse than anything recent.
Someone had to stick their foot in it.
That was an amazing story!
Thanks for sharing.
Tony oh man great pictures another great video Loved the American Marine shots and where my Sea Witch was built 1961
Are you the Sea Quest currently in Prince William Sound?
Actually, it is Sea Venture who is in Prince William Sound.
@@FlemingYachts Hey Tony, no Im in the San Francisco Cal. Thank you much on reply Stephen Sea Quest was hull number 7
Another great history lesson! Thank you Tony
I own an American Marine built Seawitch Ketch called Southern Cross, launched in Junk Bay in 1961, I recently sailed her from New Zealand back to Hong Kong. I also have some pictures of her being built with a local shipwright prominent in one picture
More like this please, Tai pan
Excellent video....outstanding! Thank you for sharing.......I hunger for more.....it's very interesting.
There are many other videos. Go to www.Flemingyachts.com and on the home page click the red You Tube arrow at top right of home page.
I too was there for Typhoon Wanda and my parents were members of the Yacht Club as well. We used to get the Walla Walla boat from Kowloon to the club and get dropped off at that causeway where the ship was wrecked!
The features that document your history are very interesting and you spin a very good yarn. Please do more of these. What was your first boat from design through to build? Thanks for the lesson. 👍
Hi Tony. Two friends and I are boat partners in one of your Chantyman trawlers. Moored in Anacortes WA. I would love to hear any stories you might have of these fine boats. Thanks for the great videoes.
Andy
I presume you are already acquainted with Chanteymantrawleryachts.org ?
Really enjoyed your video, reminds me to enjoy what you have now. :-)
Thank You for sharing .I've traveled with you via video Love your adventures .🤗
I was one and a half in HK when Wanda struck. We were in Green Lane Hall on the Island my Dad was in the RHKP as a Chief Inspector. He was nearly killed when a street sign hit him in the blast. I can't remember it obviously, but I remember the low cost tenement buildings going up afterwards. Much maligned recently but surely better than squatter huts on the hillsides
The Power of Mother Nature must always be respected..... Sailor`s are aware of this more than most.... Great video Tony.... :-))))
Thank you for excellent historical pictures and your account of events. I've been in the Far East since 75 and am well acquianted with Typhoons. The world was a different place back then without the Internet and mobile phones. I'm not sure it has improved. 😀👿👿
Thats pretty amazing the power of mother nature. Imagine being in your house with rocks coming through like artillery.
My brother and I worked at HKOBS in Sai kung they had the Gi Fung built paid by the Jocky Club.
I remember HK. It was 1985... ☘️🌴☀️
4:30 not caused by Wanda
cool
Reminds me of our Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Mother Nature can be a bitch at times.