The Halifax Explosion in 1917

Gerald · 08-16-10, 04:20 PM

The Halifax Explosion, the world's largest man-made explosion before Hiroshima, occurred when a Belgian relief vessel and a French munition carrier collided in Halifax Harbour during World War I.

Date: December 6, 1917,Halifax, Nova Scotia

Cause of the Halifax Explosion: Human error

Background to the Halifax Explosion: In 1917, Halifax, Nova Scotia was the main base of the new Canadian Navy and housed the most important army garrison in Canada. The port was a major hub of wartime activity and Halifax Harbour was crowded with warships, troop transports and supply ships.

Casualties of the Halifax Explosion: more than 1900 people killed,9000 injured,1600 buildings destroyed,12,000 houses damaged,6000 homeless; 25,000 people with inadequate housing

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	The Halifax Explosion in 1917 The Halifax Explosion, the world's largest man-made explosion before Hiroshima, occurred when a Belgian relief vessel and a French munition carrier collided in Halifax Harbour during World War I. Date: December 6, 1917,Halifax, Nova Scotia Cause of the Halifax Explosion: Human error Background to the Halifax Explosion: In 1917, Halifax, Nova Scotia was the main base of the new Canadian Navy and housed the most important army garrison in Canada. The port was a major hub of wartime activity and Halifax Harbour was crowded with warships, troop transports and supply ships. Casualties of the Halifax Explosion: more than 1900 people killed,9000 injured,1600 buildings destroyed,12,000 houses damaged,6000 homeless; 25,000 people with inadequate housing http://canadaonline.about.com/cs/can...alifaxexpl.htm __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie