Halifax Explosion

Halifax Explosion

The chain of events that began on 6 December 1917 when SS Imo and SS Mont Blanc collided in Halifax Harbour led to a catastrophic loss of life and life-changing injuries on one day from this one incident. The collision ignited Mont Blanc's deadly cargo of munitions. Around half an hour later, the Mont Blanc exploded, showering a wide area with fire and metal. The force of the explosion shattered windows in Halifax, and caused buildings to collapse and/or catch fire. The explosion triggered a huge tsunami. Victims came from all walks of life and were all ages. There are many acts of heroism and there is much to grieve for. In all, some 2,000 people were killed and around 9,000 were injured, many with serious lacerations and eye injuries caused by the deadly shards of glass. Thousands were left homeless amid the heavy snowfall that followed.

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  • Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Civilian Halifax Explosion

  • Born 1886

    Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Deputy Chief Halifax Fire Department

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    Born 1897

    Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Canadian Mercantile Marine (Merchant Navy)

    Other Empire Force Merchant Navy, SS Curaca

  • Born 1896

    Died 1918

    Other Empire Force 107 Corporal Canadian Militia

  • Born 1899

    Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Wireless Operator Mercantile Marine (Merchant Navy)

    Other Empire Force Wireless Operator Mercantile Marine - SS Curaca

  • Born 1903

    Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Civilian

  • Born 1887

    Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Mercantile Marine (Merchant Navy)

    Other Empire Force Fireman Mercantile Marine SS Curaca

  • Born 1916

    Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Civilian

  • Born 1907

    Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Civilian Halifax Explosion Victim

  • Born 1915

    Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Civilian

  • Born 1888

    Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Mercantile Marine (Merchant Navy)

    Other Empire Force Mercantile Marine SS Curaca

  • Born 1912

    Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Civilian Halifax Explosion Victim

  • Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Civilian Halifax Explosion

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    Born 1883

    Died 1917

    Royal Navy 10119 Gunner 2nd Class Royal Marine Artillery

    Royal Navy 10119 Gunner Royal Marine Artillery

    Royal Navy 10119 Private Royal Marine Artillery

  • Born 1870

    Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Civilian Halifax Explosion victim

  • Born 1881

    Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Civilian Halifax Explosion Victim

  • Born 1897

    Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Civilian

  • Born 1880

    Royal Navy 304323

    Canadian Navy 304323 Master at Arms HMCS Niobe

    Royal Navy RFR/B/2736 Royal Fleet Reserve - Devonport

  • Born 1881

    Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Mercantile Marine (Merchant Navy)

    Other Empire Force Mercantile Marine (Merchant Navy), SS Curaca

  • Born 1895

    Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Mercantile Marine SS Picton

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