1951 August 17- 18 Hurricane Charlie

- Reports published in the media stated that the whole island was affected but the south coast was hit hardest
- 154 confirmed dead (including 57 in St. Thomas & 54 in the Corporate area) and 2,000 injured; over 9000 were left homeless
- There was considerable damage to shipping in the Kingston Harbour and five large vessels were driven ashore
- Banana and other food crops were destroyed, coconut plantations and citrus groves perished
- The British government assisted Jamaica by giving grants and interest free loans. Aid came from the United States Army, the United States Red Cross, Trinidad, Dominican Republic, Cuba and many other organizations
- Following the passing of the hurricane, heavy rainfall continued which resulted in numerous landslides across the island
- 80% of Morant Bay was destroyed and several other communities were wiped out

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