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    December 1, 2010
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    texas city, texas city disaster, ammonium nitrate, ss grandcamp
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Longhorn II

Texas City, Texas - Unknown Date:

Explosion of 2,300 tons of ammonium nitrate aboard the SS Grandcamp started a chain reaction widespread destruction of the port. Worst industrial accident in the history of the United States. A 15 foot wave moved the Longhorn II to its new position in the port.

Longhorn II