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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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