The Texas City Disaster of April 16, 1947, stemmed from a fire aboard the French-registered vessel SS Grandcamp, docked in the port. The ship, carrying ammonium nitrate fertilizer, exploded, triggering a chain... Read more »
The morning of April 16, 1947, began like any other in the bustling port of Texas City. Docked at the port was the French-registered vessel Grandcamp, loaded with ammonium nitrate fertilizer destined... Read more »
