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Grand Harbour of Malta Tornado
he Grand Harbour of Malta tornado was one of the deadliest tornadoes on record worldwide, killing at least 600 people. It began as a waterspout, hitting the Grand Harbour of Malta where it killed hundreds of people who drowned when their ships capsized.[1] At least four of the Order's galleys, named Santa Fè, San Michele, San Filippo and San Claudio, capsized in the tornado.[2] The date of the tornado is unknown, as sources conflict on it being September 23, 1551 or September 23, 1556.
Grand Harbour tornadoFormed23 September 1551 or 23 September 1556 (sources conflict) on the Fujita scale Fatalities600 fatalities (estimated)Areas affected Grand Harbour, Malta The Grand Harbour of Malta tornado was one of the deadliest tornadoes on record worldwide, killing at least 600 people. It began as a waterspout, hitting the Grand Harbour of Malta where it killed hundreds of people who drowned when their ships capsized. *Some sources say 1556†Death toll may be higher for various reasons
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