1897 Darwin cyclone

[2] It uplifted roofs, uprooted trees and telegraph poles destroying almost all of the buildings.

[3] The only remaining structures include the historic Victoria Hotel, doctors residence, BAT House, the Commercial and E. S. & A.

[4] While little is known about the Aboriginal loss of life, the deaths of a couple of women who sought refuge in the Roman Catholic Church before its collapse were documented.

[7] The other major loss of life occurred on Darwin Harbour, with the deaths of many "coloured persons" working in the pearling industry.

Of 29 vessels in the harbour at the time, 18 were wrecked, mostly pearling luggers such as the Flowerdale, Maggie, Roebuck, Cleopatra, Olive, Florence, Revenge, Jack, Black Jack, Brisbane and Galatea.