it became a tropical storm on the 11th. A tug pulling to Taiwan was overcome by the weather as it sought shelter at Guam, and cut loose Caronia, which was driven against the breakwater at the entrance to Apra Harbor on August 12, blocking all ship traffic. Mary's appearance resembled an extratropical cyclone due to vertical shear, and as the ridge built over Japan, Mary turned more to the west. Conditions were favorable enough for Mary to reach typhoon strength on the 18th, but it weakened to a tropical storm before hitting northeastern China on the 19th. A high pressure system over China forced now Tropical Depression Mary to the southeast, where it restrengthened into a tropical storm on the 24th. The storm turned to the northeast, briefly becoming a typhoon again on the 25th before weakening. Mary hit Japan on the 26th, and dissipated shortly thereafter. 3 people died in Mary's path, with moderate damage occurring. Tropical Depression 16W 16W was just a tropical depression and also hit Thailand for a very brief moment. Severe Tropical Storm Nadine (Norming) Nadine did not make landfall. Tropical Depression 20W 20W hit China. Severe Tropical Storm Rose (Oyang) Rose did not strike land. Typhoon Polly Polly hit Japan and northern China. Typhoon Shirley (Pasing) Shirley was a minimal typhoon. Tropical Storm Trix Trix hit China. Typhoon Virginia Virginia did not hit land. Severe Tropical Storm Wendy (Ruping) Wendy came near Taiwan and the Philippines. Typhoon Agnes Agnes stayed away from land. Typhoon Bess (Susang) Typhoon Bess crossed northern Luzon on October 10, crossed the South China Sea, and hit Hainan Island on the 13th. Bess continued westward, and dissipated over North Vietnam on the 14th. The storm dumped heavy rains on its path, causing 26 deaths (with 3 missing) and $9.2 million (1974 USD) in damage. The name Bess was retired after this season. Typhoon Carmen (Tering) Typhoon Carmen hit Luzon on October 16, just days after Bess hit. It continued northwestward, made landfall on southeastern China, turned south, and dissipated on the 20th. Typhoon Carmen caused sustained storm force winds in Hong Kong and 25 fatalities, with damage estimated at $13 million (1974 USD). Typhoon Della (Uding) Della passed near the Philippines. Typhoon Elaine (Wening) 23 casualties and $21 million in damage can be attributed to 110 mph Typhoon Elaine hitting northern Luzon on October 27. Severe Tropical Storm Faye (Yaning)