Nearly 106 years ago, the largest non-nuclear explosion in history happened in our harbour when the SS Mont-Blanc collided with the SS Imo, which was heavily loaded with explosives, munitions, and flammable materials.
The resulting explosion devastated Halifax.
Dec 6, 1917
Nearly 106 years ago, the largest non-nuclear explosion in history happened in our harbour when the SS Mont-Blanc collided with the SS Imo, which was heavily loaded with explosives, munitions, and flammable materials.
The resulting explosion devastated Halifax.
Dec 6, 1917
The mood is dead and depressing.
The mood is dead and depressing.
Pictured below: The Hindenburg over Halifax Citadel, 1936. It is assumed, but not confirmed, German spies were onboard taking pictures of the harbor and shipyard as potential targets.
I have no other info about this picture. Any history nerds here?
Pictured below: The Hindenburg over Halifax Citadel, 1936. It is assumed, but not confirmed, German spies were onboard taking pictures of the harbor and shipyard as potential targets.
I have no other info about this picture. Any history nerds here?
Please share any of your finds!
Please share any of your finds!
You'll be seeing more of him. Sorry in advance.
You'll be seeing more of him. Sorry in advance.
Still pretty green and wonderful; at least until January rolls around and it just becomes a mix of rain and snow.
Still pretty green and wonderful; at least until January rolls around and it just becomes a mix of rain and snow.