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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

Format:   Text, Picture

Date:   April 16-17, 1947

Language:   English

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