Texas City, Texas: Anchor Blown a Half-Mile From Explosion
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- Address:
- Dike Rd, Texas City, TX
- Directions:
- On the north side of Dike Rd/8th Ave. N., in a little park just east of its intersection with Bay St. N.
- Admission:
- Free
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Relic of the deadliest industrial accident in U.S. history. The Grandcamp was one of two cargo ships that blew up in Texas City's harbor in 1947; its five-ton anchor landed a half-mile away.
Roadsideamerica.com Report... [08/19/2017]Visitor Tips and News About Anchor Blown a Half-Mile From Explosion
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Visited this yesterday. Per the plaque at the site, the explosion killed 576, injured 5,000+, and destroyed $67M in property. The anchor was found buried 1/2 mile from the scene of the explosion. When the Grandcamp went off, it also caused two additional ships to catch fire and eventually explode.
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