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.

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

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.
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