Texas City Explosion Coverage in St. Joseph News Press, April 17, 1947
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AM9999.582.101AB
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Newspaper - St. Joseph News Press - Texas City explosion. 04/17/1947
The Texas City Disaster is the deadliest industrial accident in U.S. history. The incident took place on April 16, 1947, and began with a mid-morning fire on board the French-registered vessel SS Grandcamp in the Port of Texas City. The fire detonated approximately 2,300 tons of ammonium nitrate and the resulting chain reaction of fires and explosions killed at least 581 people.
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Category 08: Communication Objects
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Texas City Explosion, 1947, St. Joseph News Press, SS Grandcamp, Texas City, Texas
