Episode 3 of 3
Recording of Fatalities
- When
- September 1899
- Where
- Queensland Registry and Marine Department
Official records from September 1899 and the Queensland Registry document between 247 and 283 deaths, primarily among pearlers.
In September 1899, the Queensland Marine Department published a list of 247 known fatalities. The Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages has 283 registered deaths attributed to the cyclone, including 250 on pearling ships. These figures contribute to the event's status as the deadliest cyclone in recorded Australian history.
Sources
- Cyclone Mahina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-11
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