The Halifax Explosion - December 6, 1917

• • Brought ww1 to Canada
  • French ship Mont Blanc, collided with the Ino
  • Killed more than 2000 people, 9000 wounded, 25 000 homeless
  • One of the worst disasters in Canada
  • 10m tsunami came after and took many bodies into the ocean
  • Boston came quickly to help the Halifax Explosion casualties
  • 2 cities who have a special connection together
  • Helped further research in children healthcare and eyecare