108 years ago, the #SSMontBlanc exploded after it was rammed by the #SSImo, causing the #HalifaxExplosion. It's one of the largest artificial non-nuclear explosions, killing almost 2,000 while injuring almost 9,000.
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It is always great to see my latest history page in the Bridlington Echo, this December's edition talks about William Becker and the 1917 Halifax explosion. #bridlingtonecho #halifaxexplosion1917 #bridlington #albertmedal #hero #author #blueplaque #history #ssmontblanc #halifax #newspaper
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107 years ago, the #SSMontBlanc exploded after it was rammed by the #SSImo, causing the #HalifaxExplosion. It's one of the largest artificial non-nuclear explosions, killing almost 2,000 while injuring almost 9,000.
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December 6, 1917 The #HalifaxExplosion: The #LargestManMadeExplosion yet: France's #SSMontBlanc & Norway's #SSImo collide at #Halifax, #NovaScotia harbor; 1,782 killed. 9,000 injured; a #TidalWave resulted destroying much of the city.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halifax...
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