The Halifax Catastrophe Forty views showing extent of damage in Canada's historic city as the result of terrific explosion on Thursday, December 6th, 1917, which killed 1200 men, women and children, injured 3000 and rendered 6000 homeless, causing property damage of nearly $50,000,000

"The Halifax Catastrophe" by Royal Print & Litho Limited is a remembrance of an early 20th-century tragedy, detailing the immense destruction of Halifax, Canada following a massive explosion. Through forty stark views, the book illustrates the aftermath of the catastrophic event of December 6th, 1917, sparked by the explosion of the French steamer "Mont Blanc," which was laden with explosives. The event, triggered by a collision with the Norwegian vessel "Imo," resulted in approximately 1,500 deaths, left over 3,000 individuals injured, and displaced 6,000 residents–property damage reached almost $50 million. Through the photographs and accounts, readers witness the utter devastation alongside the inspiring stories of those affected, while also highlighting the efforts to recover and rebuild the shattered port city.