Halifax Nova Scotia Canada - Residential Area Halifax Explosion - Postcard 1917 For Sale

Halifax Nova Scotia CanadaSnow Covered Devastated Residential Section of Halifax After Terrible Explosion
Unposted circa 1917-18This is a scarce vintage postcard of the massive explosion that happened in Halifax Nova Scotia in December 1917. When a ship the SS Mont-Blanc caught fire after a collision with another ship the cargo of high explosives detonated devastating a large portion of Halifax and killing nearly 1800 people. Another 9000 were hurt and over 6000 people were left homeless. The explosion was so powerful the Mont-Blanc's 90-mm gun landed 3 1/2 miles away and the shank of the ships anchor weighing over 1100 pounds was found two miles away.It is in good unposted condition. (see photos for a better idea of the condition).A great card for any collection of disaster memorabilia.Don't miss out, add this vintage postcard to your collection today!
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