Grand Harbour of Malta tornado
The Grand Harbour of Malta tornado was a tornado that hit the Grand Harbour of Malta on 23 September 1551 or 1556 with very intense strength. It began as a waterspout killing at least 600 people.[1] At least four of the Order's galleys, named Santa Fè, San Michele, San Filippo and San Claudio, capsized in the tornado.[2]
| F3 tornado | |
|---|---|
 The Grand Harbour as it looked in the siege of 1565. | |
| Formed | 23 September 1551 or 1556 |
| Max. rating1 | F3 tornado |
| Casualties | 600 fatalities (estimated) |
| Areas affected | Grand Harbour, Malta |
| 1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale | |
References
- "British & European Tornado Extremes". The Tornado and storm Research Organisation. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
- Abela, Joe. "Claude de la Sengle (1494 - 1557)". Senglea Local Council. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
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