[An aerial view of the docks and slips at the port after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Description:

An aerial view of the boat slips and dock areas impacted by the explosions. Dock area structures near the slips have been totally destroyed and rubble and debris is readily visible. On the far right foreground, refinery tower structures can be seen. In the far right background are the storage tanks of the tank farm. Huge clouds of thick dark smoke and smaller clouds of white smoke blow left to right.
Creator(s): Unknown
Location(s): United States - Texas - Galveston County - Texas City
Creation Date: April 16, 1947
Partner(s):
Moore Memorial Public Library
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Collection(s):
Rescuing Texas History, 2006
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[An aerial view of the docks and slips at the port after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]
Date(s):
  • Creation: April 16, 1947
  • Digitized: April 16, 1947
Coverage:
Place
United States - Texas - Galveston County - Texas City
Era
Into Modern Times, 1939-Present
Date
April 16, 1947
Description:

An aerial view of the boat slips and dock areas impacted by the explosions. Dock area structures near the slips have been totally destroyed and rubble and debris is readily visible. On the far right foreground, refinery tower structures can be seen. In the far right background are the storage tanks of the tank farm. Huge clouds of thick dark smoke and smaller clouds of white smoke blow left to right.
Physical Description:

1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 9.5 in.
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Subject(s):
Keyword(s): Texas City Disaster, 1947
Partner:
Moore Memorial Public Library
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Collection:
Rescuing Texas History, 2006
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Identifier:
  • LOCAL-CONT-NO: ntbka-015
  • ARK: ark:/67531/metapth11679
Resource Type: Photograph
Format: Image
Rights:
Access: Public