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[Aerial view of the hull of the Wilson B. Keene after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

An aerial view of the port after the 1947 Texas City Disaster showing the ruined hull of the Wilson B. Keene. The dock and wharf structures lining both sides of this slip have been leveled. On the reverse of the photograph is written: "Hull of the Wilson B. Keene visible in boat slip adjacent to the slip where the Grandcamp exploded".

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

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

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

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Fighting the fire on board the Grandcamp during the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

A group of firefighters on the dock move fire hoses into position to fight a fire on board the Grandcamp cargo ship before the explosions. A large cloud of dark smoke hangs over the dock.

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Fighting the fire on board the Grandcamp during the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

A group of men unroll and move fire hoses to fight the fire on board the Grandcamp cargo ship tied up at the dock. A large cloud of black smoke comes from the ship.

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[The U.S. Coast Guard fighting fires during the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Two Coast Guard personnel standing on the top deck of a Coast Guard ship spray water on debris in the water. In the background debris is scattered on the water, and the docks on shore have been reduced to rubble. Very heavy dark smoke covers the sky.

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[People and hearses line up outside the temporary morgue after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Vehicles of all kinds, including hearses, are parked in parking spots, on the grass and on the roadways. The photographer is looking across a vacant lot toward a side street that intersects with a street lined with businesses. People are standing in groups waiting. Signs on identifiable businesses read "Michaels", and "Desoto Plymouth." A billboard near one of the buildings reads "On this site will be The White House."

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Hearses waiting to be used after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Rows of hearses are lined up alongside a one-story white building and the road that leads to it. A small group of men stand outside one of the hearses on the road. A larger group of men stand on the porch of the building. Low clouds, or possibly smoke, hang in the sky over the scene.

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Refinery structures after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Processing facilities located near the coastline seen from a distance. Some debris is visible in front of the line of power poles, closer to the water. Smoke coming from somewhere behind the facility can be seen in the middle of the picture.

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Debris near storage tanks after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

A large piece of mangled metal, apparently plate metal from a ship, lies on the ground in the forefront of the picture. A pipeline runs through the middle of the photograph. Behind the pipline are storage tanks, power poles, and some structures. A large one-story brick structure, with visible roof and window damage sits in the middle of the picture.

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Inside the temporary morgue after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Two men in white medical coats are standing in the temporary morgue. One man examines a body wrapped in a blanket. Another body lies covered on a wooden slab.

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[The Grandcamp on fire before the explosions of the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Clouds of large black smoke stream from the Grandcamp on fire in the Texas City port. A number of men stand along the warehouse building closest to the burning ship.

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[People waiting at the High School for information about victims of the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

At least 100 people are lined up outside the High School gymnasium, which was being used as a temporary morgue. An officer stands in the middle of the street to direct traffic. Hearses and/or ambulances are parked at the curbs on both sides of the street.

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[People waiting for information after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

A line of people stands awaiting along a waist-high wire fence. Two gentlemen, one in uniform, stand at the gate talking. Across the street are businesses. Signs on the businesses read "Hetherington Jeweler", "Insurance", and "Farmer Appliances", and "C & D Prescription Pharmacy."

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Looking toward the grain elevator after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

The grain elevator, two water towers and the smokestack can be seen on the horizon. A large dark cloud hangs over the port area in the distance. Most of the sky is darkened.

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[The U.S. Coast Guard fighting a fire during the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

A Coast Guard ship sprays fire on debris in the harbor near the Seatrain loading crane. Debris covers the water in the foreground, and covers the piers and dock area. A large multi-storied building stands with most of its metal framework exposed. Heavy smoke covers the area. The number "64309" can be seen on the prow of the ship.

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[The U.S. Coast Guard fighting fires during the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

A Coast Guard vessel sprays water on the fires near the hulks of the cargo ships after the explosions at Texas City. Heavy smoke covers the dock area.

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[People and hearses wait outside the temporary morgue after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Vehicles are parked along the roads and sidewalks and on the grass. People stand outside the temporary morgue at McGar Motor Service in groups or individually waiting and talking. In the foreground a black hearse with the sign "Rosenberg Funeral Home" waits. Signs on identifiable buildings read "Desoto Plymouth" and "Michaels" and "I.O.O.F. 656." Part of an advertisement reading "White House" can be seen.

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Hearses waiting to be used after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Rows of hearses are parked alongside a one-story white building and the road that leads to it. A small goup of men stands near one of the hearses. Two groups of men stand on the porch of the building. Low clouds, or smoke, hang overhead.

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[At the docks after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

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

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Near the water towers after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Two water towers sit on stilts near the railroad tracks after the Texas City Disaster. Building rubble, barrels, and metal debris are extend over most of the middle portion of the picture. To the far left, a line of tank cars sit on a track. On the right, on a rail road track, a destroyed railroad car sits with most of its sides missing. A large pile of twisted metal debris lies on the railroad tracks behind it. On the far right is the grain elevator. On the horizon in the middle of the p… more

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Near the grain elevator after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

The grain elevator stands in the middle of the image. Some damage is visible at the top of the structure sitting above the 12 cylindrical silos, and to the side and top of the last rear silo. The tower part of the grain elevator shows damage to the rear walls. In the left middle, in front of the grain elevator, a power plant and shop buildings have been destroyed, with only parts of two walls standing and metal framework standing near the smokestack. Piles of debris lie to the left front of … more

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Smokestack and ruined power plant after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

An smokestack stands to the right of the ruins of a metal frame building in the middle of the picture. The building evidently housed a power plant. Three rows of train cars are visible behind and to the left of the metal framework. On the right of the smokestack are parts of two walls and large quantities of debris that are all that remain of a brick building. In front of the power plant are large amounts of twisted metal debris and a small ruined shed with a number of metal barrels. Debri… more

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Storage tanks and refinery facilities after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

The view is from an elevation looking down and out at three large round storage tanks, two large buildings, one smaller building and some processing structures with two smaller cylindrical storage tanks. The round storage tanks have compression damage, showing portions of their perimeter and/or tops pushed in. Roof damage is evident on both the larger buildings. A railroad track and a dirt road run across the foreground of the image. Another road in the middle, with a parked automobile, se… more

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Broken window in a church after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Seen from inside a church, a man is standing on a window sill of a tall window on the right. He is reaching up removing jagged pieces of the glass remaining in the window. On the left, a statue depicting Jesus Christ stands on a shelf above a small altar. A candle in a candleholder, two small votive candles and a dish of flowers sit on the altar which is near the front of the Church, behind the wooden communion rail gates. Hanging on the wall on the right is a depiction of the 14th Station … more

Date: April 16, 1947

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

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