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Oil tanker explosion in Los Angeles harbor...



Item # 570051

June 23, 1947

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 23, 1947  This 38 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Los Angeles Harbor Rocked By Explosion of Big Tanker" and more. (see) report continues on page 3 with related photos.

Tells of the S.S. Markay oil tanker explosion at Berth 167, Mormon Island, Los Angeles, California.

Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century