[The Longhorn II aground after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]
Date: 1947-04-16
Creator: unknown
Description: A wide view of devastation in the dock area with rescue workers searching the debris and firefighters fighting the fires after the 1947 Texas City Disaster. Debris is visible in the water. The ship, the Longhorn II, rests onshore just right of center, pushed aground in the aftermath of the explosions. At the far left, a boat with the call letters "CO-84309" is moored just off shore near the rescue and firefighting efforts. Two water towers stand in the distance beyond the rescue workers. In the foreground at the far right, portions of the Seatrain loading crane and its operating mechanism can be seen. The photograph is taken looking across the slip from the Seatrain loading crane.
Holding Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth11741/
[Rescue workers and firefighters at the docks after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]
Date: 1947-04-16
Creator: unknown
Description: Rescue workers and firefighters search the wreckage near the docks after the explosions. Large pieces of ship's hull lie along the shore. Large pieces of debris are submerged or floating in the bay. A boat is moored nearby further down the dock, with a man standing watch on the top deck. Two men stand at the far right looking at the pieces of ship's hull on the left. Pieces of twisted metal frameworks from dock warehouses are clearly visible amid the debris.
Holding Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth11740/
[The U.S. Coast Guard fighting fires during the 1947 Texas City Disaster]
Date: 1947-04-16
Creator: unknown
Description: Two Coast Guard personnel standing on the top deck of a Coast Guard ship spray water on debris in the water. In the background debris is scattered on the water, and the docks on shore have been reduced to rubble. Very heavy dark smoke covers the sky.
Holding Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth11822/
[Fighting the fire on board the Grandcamp during the 1947 Texas City Disaster]
Date: 1947-04-16
Creator: unknown
Description: A group of firefighters on the dock move fire hoses into position to fight a fire on board the Grandcamp cargo ship before the explosions. A large cloud of dark smoke hangs over the dock.
Holding Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth11825/
[Fighting the fire on board the Grandcamp during the 1947 Texas City Disaster]
Date: 1947-04-16
Creator: unknown
Description: A group of men unroll and move fire hoses to fight the fire on board the Grandcamp cargo ship tied up at the dock. A large cloud of black smoke comes from the ship.
Holding Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth11826/
[Fighting fires on board ship during the 1947 Texas City Disaster]
Date: 1947-04-16
Creator: unknown
Description: Nine men stand next to a large cargo ship at the docks. Water is being sprayed onto the ship. More fire hoses are being readied and pulled into position. Two of the men have dark hats, and appear to be fire captains or crew leaders. Another man wearing a similar hat is walking toward the men with hoses. Heavy smoke covers the ship and dock.
Holding Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth11828/
[The U.S. Coast Guard fighting fires during the 1947 Texas City Disaster]
Date: 1947-04-16
Creator: unknown
Description: A Coast Guard vessel sprays water on the fires near the hulks of the cargo ships after the explosions at Texas City. Heavy smoke covers the dock area.
Holding Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth11824/
[The U.S. Coast Guard fighting a fire during the 1947 Texas City Disaster]
Date: 1947-04-16
Creator: unknown
Description: A Coast Guard ship sprays fire on debris in the harbor near the Seatrain loading crane. Debris covers the water in the foreground, and covers the piers and dock area. A large multi-storied building stands with most of its metal framework exposed. Heavy smoke covers the area. The number "64309" can be seen on the prow of the ship.
Holding Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth11821/