Explosion

La Coubre explosion

4 mars 1960 · 23.13° N, 82.35° W

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4 mars 1960
Type
Explosion
Coordonnées
23.13° N, 82.35° W
Description
steamship scuttling, accidental or otherwise

La Coubre explosion

1960 deadly explosion of a French cargo ship in Havana, Cuba

The French freighter La Coubre exploded in the harbour of Havana, Cuba, on 4 March 1960 while it was unloading 76 tons of grenades and munitions. Seventy-five to 100 people were killed, and many were injured. Fidel Castro alleged it was an act of sabotage on the part of the United States, which denied any involvement.

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