1874 September 1 Hurricane

- Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Ann and St. Mary worst hit
- The Daily Gleaner and Daily News reported (November 1874) that many houses, churches and other buildings sustained real damage. Iron bridges became twisted under the pressure of the heavy winds and whole villages with mud cottages were washed away
- Yams, sugar canes, plantain vegetations were destroyed throughout island
- More than 24 vessels had either sunk, been grounded or suffered serious damage
- 5 persons were killed
- Damage estimated at £75,000

Source: https://goo.gl/EgjKLP

country: 
Jamaica
category: 
Hurricanes
year: 
1874

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