Texas City disaster, Industrial disaster in the United States
The Texas City disaster was one of the deadliest industrial accidents in U.S. history.
In 1947, a fire detonated approximately 2,300 tons of ammonium nitrate on the SS Grandcamp in Texas City.
The disaster highlighted the importance of safety regulations in chemical storage and handling.
Texas City has since rebuilt and features memorials commemorating the tragedy.
The explosion resulted in a 15-foot tidal wave and is considered the first disaster to be called by this name.
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