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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  • Born 1853

    Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Retired Hoseman Halifax Fire Department

  • Born 1900

    Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Civilian

  • Born 1902

    Died 1917

    Other Empire Force Civilian

  • Born 1892

    Died 1982

    Canadian Navy Able Seaman HMCS Niobe

    Royal Navy 1242X Able Seaman Newfoundland Royal Naval Reserve

  • Born 1869

    Royal Navy 128110 Master at Arms

    Canadian Navy 61297 Master at Arms HMCS Niobe

  • Born 1883

    Died 1917

    Royal Navy 10054 Royal Marine Artillery

    Other Empire Force Mercantile Marine (Merchant Navy)

    Other Empire Force Mercantile Marine SS Curaca

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