Texas City disaster
April 16, 1947 · Site
A ship loaded with ammonium nitrate exploded in the port of Texas City. The blast and fires killed about 580 people, the deadliest industrial accident in US history.
Texas City disasterApril 16, 1947 · Site
A ship loaded with ammonium nitrate exploded in the port of Texas City. The blast and fires killed about 580 people, the deadliest industrial accident in US history.