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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 96823

Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, California

Damage resulting from the 17 July 1944 ammunition explosion.
This view looks north, showing the wreckage of Building A-7 (Joiner Shop) in the center and ship pier beyond.
Note bulldozer and damaged automobiles in the foreground, railway crane at left, and scattered pilings.
Photograph was taken by the Mare Island Navy Yard.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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10 March 1999