Markay oil tanker explosion in L.A. Harbor, Los Angeles, 1947
- Description:
- Markay oil tanker explosion in L.A. Harbor. The Markay, an oil tanker owned by the Keystone Tankship Corp., burst into the flames in the wee hours of the morning. The fire was fed by leaking gasoline and threatened at least five terminals in the harbor. At least 22 were injured and 9, possibly 12, people were killed. Damage was estimated at $10,000,000.
- Date:
- June 22, 1947
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Collection:
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Los Angeles Daily News Negatives