The Halifax Collision

 
Sunday, March 4th at 2pm: Join us for the final lecture of the History Lecture Series, "The Halifax Collision." On December 6th, 1917, during the height of the First World War, two ships trying to navigate Halifax Harbour collided, resulting in the largest man-made explosion in the pre-atomic age. Essex Heritage Trustee, David Read, will recount the events leading up to this devastating tragedy and the impressive Massachusetts rescue effort.