Topic: Halifax
The Halifax Explosion; The Devastated Area
On 6 December 1917, the largest man-made explosion known to that date occurred when the munitions ship SS Mont-Blanc exploded in the inner narrows of Halifax Harbour. The resulting explosion killed approximately 2000 and injured a further 9000.
Shown on the Nova Scotia Archives pages for Historical Maps of Nova Scotia is the following map, which details the extent and the degree of damage to the most affected parts of the city:—
"Plan showing devastated area of Halifax City, N.S."
Other posts on The Minute Book which reference the Halifax Explosion:—
- A Royal Canadian and the Halifax Explosion
- Halifax Explosion Albert Medals
- Wellington Barracks, Halifax
- The Royal Canadian Regiment Gate; Halifax, Nova Scotia
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