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Pearling Recovery
- When
- 1897-1898
- Where
- Port Darwin
The pearling fleet was quickly restored and expanded following the cyclone, reaching 55 operational vessels by 1898.
Despite the destruction, the industry recovered rapidly. By 1898, 55 vessels were operational, indicating resilience in the local economy.
Sources
- 1897 Darwin cyclone Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-07
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