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Halifax Explosion December 6, 1917

Discussion in 'Canada' started by Britjan, Mar 1, 2017.

  1. Britjan

    Britjan LostCousins Star

    "6 December 1917 is a day indelibly etched in the hearts and minds of the citizens of Halifax and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. On that Thursday the Norwegian vessel SS Imo, carrying Belgian relief supplies, and the French freighter SS Mont Blanc, carrying munitions, collided in Halifax Harbour, thereby creating what was then considered to be the worst man-made disaster in the world's history. "
    Nova Scotia Archives have set up a remembrance book for the victims and links to other resources.
    British newspapers also carried many accounts of the explosion and subsequent events.
     

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