Monday marks the 104th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion.
Two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour on Dec. 6, 1917, causing a devastating explosion.
The vessels included the French munitions ship, the Mont Blanc, and the Norwegian relief ship, the Imo.
Nearly 2,000 people were killed, 9,000 were injured, and many were left without a home.
Almost all of the city’s north end was destroyed, and buildings throughout Halifax and Dartmouth were damaged.
An immense relief effort was undertaken in the aftermath.
A memorial service was held at Fort Needham Memorial Park in Halifax this morning.
