Halifax Explosion

About this book

The history of the Halifax Explosion of Dec. 6, 1917 is explored at this web site. Information is presented in sequential order under the themes of: city of promise, city of ruin, city in shock, aftermath & recovery, and connections. Each section provides a brief overview of a portion of the event with links to relevant photographs, interactive maps, true stories of survivors, animated timelines, and audio and video clips. Links to the Book of rememberance, teaching resources, and bibliographic resources are also provided.