1908 Hong Kong typhoon
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 25 July 1908 |
| Dissipated | 28 July 1908 |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | >1,000 |
| Areas affected | British Hong Kong |
Part of the 1908 Pacific typhoon season | |
The 1908 Hong Kong Typhoon was a tropical cyclone which made landfall near Hong Kong on the night of 27 July 1908. The storm resulted in significant property damage and loss of life. The most notable occurrence of the event was the loss of the SS Ying King (英京號), a steamship, which sank while trying to seek shelter from the storm; 421 people on board drowned. About one thousand people were reported to have drowned, more than 20 houses collapsed, and many Hong Kong wharf facilities were damaged. As a result of the catastrophe, additional safety measures were undertaken, including the construction of a second typhoon shelter in Hong Kong harbour.