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Wreckage of SS Malakand, a cargo liner which was loaded with munitions at the Huskisson
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Wreckage of SS Malakand, a cargo liner which was loaded with munitions at the Huskisson
Wreckage of SS Malakand, a cargo liner which was loaded with munitions at the Huskisson Dock in Liverpool, England, and on the evening of 3rd May 1941 during a heavy German air raid, a part of the citys May Blitz, flames from dock sheds that had been bombed spread to her.
The fire services could not contain the fire and on the 4th May 1941, a few hours after the raid had ended, Malakand exploded, destroying the entire Huskisson No 2 dock and killing four people, It took seventy-four hours for the fire to burn out
Liverpool Echo
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United Kingdom
Media ID 21879924
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1941 Aftermath Blitz Damage Docks Merseyside Northwest
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Remembering the May Blitz: The Devastating Aftermath of SS Malakand's Tragic End". This haunting print captures the wreckage of SS Malakand, a cargo liner that met its tragic fate during Liverpool's May Blitz in 1941. Loaded with munitions at Huskisson Dock, this vessel became an unfortunate victim of a heavy German air raid on the evening of May 3rd. As flames engulfed the dock sheds, they quickly spread to SS Malakand, defying all efforts by the fire services to contain them. In a devastating turn of events, just hours after the raid had ended on May 4th, this once-mighty ship exploded with unimaginable force. The explosion not only obliterated Huskisson No 2 dock but also claimed four precious lives. The aftermath depicted in this poignant image serves as a stark reminder of the immense damage inflicted upon Liverpool and its resilient citizens during World War II. For seventy-four agonizing hours, fires raged uncontrollably until finally burning out. Today, we pay tribute to those who lost their lives and honor their memory through this powerful photograph from Memory Lane Prints. It stands as a testament to both the indomitable spirit displayed by Liverpool's home front and as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made during one of history's darkest chapters—the Second World War.
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