Halifax Explosion
Remembrance
Halifax Explosion
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Halifax ExplosionDecember 6, 19179:04 am two vessels collide
in Halifax HarbourFrench Freighter, Mont Blanc is loaded with
tons of ammunition and explosivesMont Blanc explodes leveling
areas of Halifax and DartmouthNearly 2,000 dead, more than
9,000 injured in the blastAt the time, it is the largest
man-made explosion ever recordedHelp arrives from near and far
to aid with the rescue and recovery#CanadaRemembers
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- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Recorded:
- December 6, 2017
- Duration:
- 0:48
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