Texas City Industrial Canal (Texas City, Texas)

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On April 16, 1947 the worst industrial accident in United States history happened here. A French ship carrying flammable gasses caught fire and caused an explosion. The explosion destroyed the harbor. Then another ship with even more explosive chemicals exploded and caused a complete disaster. Then, there were even more explosions after. After the fire was put out, Texas City was ruined.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_City_Disaster
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Coordinates:   29°22'22"N   94°54'0"W
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