US Military
Jul. 07, 1950 - Navy Ammunition Barges blows up Explosion in Portsmouth; Six naval barges loaded with more than 1000 tons of ammunition blew up in Portmouth Harbour last night. Two big explosions were followed by a series of smaller ones. Bedenham Pier, Gosport was wrecked, and fires broke out along the foreshore. 20 people were injured. The possibility of sabotage is being considered. Photo Shows General view of the scene of the explosion, showing damaged building and (top left) the wrecked pier and sunken barges
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13160598
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46126156
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1000 Ammunition Barges Blew Blows Broke Considered Explosions Fires Followed Foreshore Gosport Loaded Portsmouth Possibility Sabotage Smaller Sunken Tons Wrecked
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