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[Rescue workers and firefighters at the docks after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

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.
Date: April 16, 1947
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Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[The Longhorn II aground after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

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. I… more
Date: April 16, 1947
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Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[At the docks after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Description: A large amount of wooden debris floats in the harbor in the foreground, completely covering a large area of water. Two firetrucks are parked on the dock extending out on the left with four men dressed in white standing on the edge of the dock holding hoses leading down to the ocean water. Another man in a hard hat stands on the left in a large pile of debris looking down at a large metal object, perhaps an anchor lying on or near the railroad tracks. A large metal loading crane stands just b… more
Date: April 16, 1947
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Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Fighting fires on board ship during the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

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.
Date: April 16, 1947
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Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library
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