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Here is a San Felipe map showing the post 1967 paved main street at the end of Hwy. 5... From the 1970 Cliff Cross Baja Guide:
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Thanks Bob... Dirty Diesel Dave was looking for some old San Felipe pics and while this set didn't show the vehicle he remembered, it was very timely!
I remember when Hwy. 5 ended there was only dirt streets and the La Puerta Pemex station on the corner at the end of the pavement.
After the chubasco wiped-out the town in 1967, part of the reconstruction was to pave the main street at the end of the highway. It was a mess... the
flash flood went right through the cemetery and there were caskets on the beach... That is when that shrimp boat got washed into the backbay near
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Got to say....havent new it was that bad in SF. Can you refer me to any websites on this account? Thanks David. |
Here is the link Deno: http://www.sanfelipe.com.mx/history/epilogue.html
Here is the contents:
Hurricane Katerina
On September 1, 1967, San Felipe was stricken by the full fury of a tropical hurricane named Katerina. Generally, tropical hurricanes turn inland far
south of San Felipe. However, hurricane Katerina struck the village as did similar storms in 1931 and 1953.
Like her predecessors, Katerina was spawned in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Central America. Nurtured by the warm Pacific water, she began to
take a northwesterly path paralleling the western coast of Mexico, approximately one hundred miles off shore. The hurricane entered the Gulf of
California and continued throughout the following day and as darkness settled the precipitation became more intense. By the early morning of September
1, strong winds began to develop, reaching their full force within a few hours. Wind and rain easily penetrated the walls and roofs of the villager's
frail dwellings. Huge swells began developing with the bay, as fishing vessels pitched severely. Some pulled free from anchorages and were tossed upon
the beach, only to be pounded by crashing waves (plate 35). On shore, the heavy rainfall could not be absorbed by the baked desert soil. As a result,
water surged off nearby mountain faces into canyons to form torrents in arroyos. The water bolted down three dry channels deepening and widening what
had been shallow, narrow depressions traversing the village.
The evidence of the disaster can be seen on the landscape. Three channels now deeply scar the arid landscape from the mountains to the sea (plate 36).
Large sections of the highway to the village have been washed away (plate 37). Huge amounts of sand were deposited on the village (plate 38). Numerous
houses and trees were undermined and swept away. Water from the largest arroyo was deflected from the commercial district by a small volcanic knob
within the village. The diverted water raced into the tidal lagoon and drained out to sea. Rushing water from another channel destroyed a small
landing strip and undermined part of a beach front hotel. Most of the village's houses and shops escaped damage, save for leaky roofs and muddy
floors.
(Go to web link to see photos)
The fishing fleet was hard hit. Half of the twenty-five vessel fleet suffered structural damage or total destruction and every vessel was in need of
some repair.
When news of the storm was received, relief groups from Mexico and the United States sent food, clothing, and building materials to San Felipe.
Rebuilding and repairing of homes began almost immediately, but a great amount of time and labor will be required before the fleet will reach
pre-storm levels. The shrimp and totuava catches will probably be low for seasons.
After striking San Felipe, Katerina moved overland and the force of the wind and rain dissipated. Except for the temporary evidence of damage, the
village remains the same. The stores have reopened. The boats are under repair. The people have been rebuilding and the tourists are returning.
[Edited on 3-7-2011 by David K]
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Wikipedia 1967 Hurricane season
The 1967 Pacific hurricane season started on June 1, 1967 and ended on November 30, 1967. The season was of little note except for Hurricanes Katrina
and Olivia. Katrina made landfall on the Baja Peninsula, killing at least 60 and make 2500 homeless.
Hurricane Katrina Category 1 hurricane (SSHS)
Duration August 30 – September 3
Intensity 85 mph (140 km/h) (1-min)
The first storm to make landfall, Katrina formed on the 30th of August. It became the third hurricane of the season 30 hours after it was named. The
night that Katrina became a hurricane, she made landfall on the Baja Peninsula with winds of 85 miles (137 km) per hour. She emerged soon after and
paralleled the peninsula until making landfall at the head of the Bay of California. She rapidly weakened to a tropical depression and dissipated over
Arizona.[14]
In Mexico, Katrina caused significant damage to parts of San Felipe. A total of 2500 people were left homeless and 60 ships were sunk. At least one
person was killed.[15]
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We camped on those dunes in 1971. The dunes were full of thieves waiting for you to go in swimming. We did and they did...rip us off that is.
Somehow we found enough change to get home. Bummer trip.
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After reading some of the headings of these photos, I think you should tell some stories about your young days in San Felipe back in the 60's.
I especially liked the fact that you met your future wife there, that is very cool.
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