History's Greatest Blunders: America's Greatest Port Disaster/Great Bridge Disasters
Brief Synopsis
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A look at technological flaws and human mistakes that led to disaster. The first part looks at the explosion of an ammo ship at the port of Texas City on April 16, 1947, leading to the death of 750 people and $100 million in damage. The second part shows in detail the results of poorly constructed b
Cast & Crew
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Roger Mudd
Host ("History Alive")
Film Details
Also Known As
History Alive (12/13/99)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1999
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
A look at technological flaws and human mistakes that led to disaster. The first part looks at the explosion of an ammo ship at the port of Texas City on April 16, 1947, leading to the death of 750 people and $100 million in damage. The second part shows in detail the results of poorly constructed bridges and spans, concentrating on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge disaster.
Film Details
Also Known As
History Alive (12/13/99)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1999
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
