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Damaged railroad cars loaded with munitions in a revetment at Port Chicago, California, United States that were caved in by a massive explosion the night before, 18 Jul 1944.

Caption     Damaged railroad cars loaded with munitions in a revetment at Port Chicago, California, United States that were caved in by a massive explosion the night before, 18 Jul 1944. ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseSan Francisco Chronicle
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Port Chicago Naval Munitions Explosion   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Photos on Same Day 18 Jul 1944
Photos at Same Place Port Chicago, California, United States
Added By David Stubblebine

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WW2-Era Place Name Port Chicago, California, United States
Lat/Long 38.0570, -122.0298
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