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The 1947 Texas City Disaster

Collected by: Emporia State University Educational Account

Archived since: Aug, 2017

Description:

The Texas City Disaster is one of the worst industrial accidents to occur on American soil. It began mid-morning on April 16, 1947 with the explosion of ammonium nitrate aboard the SS Grandcamp. The SS Highflyer exploded early the next day resulting in almost 600 casualities.

Subject:   Spontaneous Events Government - Cities Science & Health Texas City, SS Grandcamp, SS High Flyer, Ammonium Nitrate, April 16, 1947

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Title: Historical Vignette 114- The Texas City Fire

URL: http://www.usace.army.mil/About/History/Historical-Vignettes/Relief-and-Recovery/114-Texas-City-Fire/

Description: The US Army Corp of Engineers response to the worst industrial accident in United States history.

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Subject:   US Army Corp of Engineers, Texas City, Diaster, Fire, Ammonium Nitrate

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