The Halifax Explosion Documentary

The Halifax Explosion was a maritime disaster in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, on the morning of 6 December 1917. SS Mont-Blanc, a French cargo ship laden . Eyewitness accounts capture the force and horror of the explosion the largest non-nuclear detonation in history! A short primer that explores the timeframe leading up to the 1917 Halifax Explosion. Produced and Directed by Joel Zemel © 2014. The Halifax Explosion occurred in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, on the morning of December 6, 1917. SS Mont-Blanc, a French cargo ship fully loaded with .