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Great storm of 1703 - Wikipedia
November 26, 1703: The Great Storm of 1703. It was the greatest windstorm ever recorded in the southern part of Great Britain, with wind gusts of up to 120 mph. At least 9,000 people are thought to have died. London suffered the loss of 2,000 massive chimneys, the lead roof to Westminster Abbey, and much more damage. The Royal Navy lost 13 ships, including the HMS Resolution, shown above.