Reports
Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Texas City disaster records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0529
Abstract
The Texas City disaster records were created and / or maintained by survivor Robert M. Morris, of Texas City, TX. The reports, statements, images and notes describe the events of the April 16, 1947 when a French ship carrying fertilizer on Galveston Bay caught fire and exploded, causing disaster on shore at the nearby Monsanto styrene plant and other petroleum refineries, homes, warehouses, ships and buildings. At least 576 were killed and 4,000 injured, with the town being almost completely...
Dates:
1947-2003; Majority of material found within 1947 - 1949