The Halifax Explosion


60m 1997

Brief Synopsis

In 1917, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a French munitions ship and a Belgian relief vessel collided in what was the largest non-nuclear explosion in history. Over 1600 people were killed instantly and more than 9000 were wounded. Questions still remain about what really caused the disaster.

Cast & Crew

Patrick Tull

Narration

Film Details

Also Known As
Halifax Explosion, Sea Tales (09/18/97)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

In 1917, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a French munitions ship and a Belgian relief vessel collided in what was the largest non-nuclear explosion in history. Over 1600 people were killed instantly and more than 9000 were wounded. Questions still remain about what really caused the disaster.

Film Details

Also Known As
Halifax Explosion, Sea Tales (09/18/97)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1997

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Quotes

Trivia