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On Monday, April 10, 1917, just before 10 a.m., a massive explosion demolished the plant's "F" building, killing 139 people. [3] [note 1] According to the New York Times, it started when some 18 tons of black powder somehow ignited, setting off thousands of shrapnel shells, causing "a series of detonations that shook a half dozen boroughs within a radius of ten miles of the plant."
The M1917 Enfield, the "American Enfield", formally named "United States Rifle, cal .30, Model of 1917" is an American modification and production of the .303-inch (7.7 mm) Pattern 1914 Enfield (P14) rifle (listed in British Service as Rifle No. 3), which was developed and manufactured during the period 1917–1918.
The Eddystone Ammunition plant adjacent to the Delaware River was operational by November 1915 including a modern wharf along the river front. This plant was the source of the Eddystone explosion which killed 133 people on 10 April 1917. Another Baldwin subsidiary, the Eddystone Munitions Company, was organized on 27 September 1917 to ...
The M1917 bayonet was designed to be used with the US M1917 Enfield.30 caliber rifle, as well as seven different models of U.S. trench shotguns.The blade was 17 in (43 cm) long with an overall length of 22 in (56 cm). [1]
These vintage items can range in price from several hundred to thousands of dollars, depending on the piece and its condition. If you have 1970s pieces in good condition just sitting in your ...
Pages in category "Explosions in 1917" ... Eddystone explosion; H. Halifax Explosion; K. 1917 Kazan Gunpowder Plant fire; Kingsland explosion; M. Battle of Messines ...
While used units start around $70, those in mint condition or with original packaging can command prices upwards of $2,000, especially among retro gaming enthusiasts. 4. Atari 2600.
Netflix's highly anticipated boxing event between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul experienced multiple technical glitches, leading to investor concerns over the company's ability to broadcast live events.