Original 1947 Associated Press wire photo showing the aftermath of the tanker Markay explosion and fire in Wilmington, California. The original caption states that a fireboat was pouring water onto the blazing tanker hours after an explosion wrecked the vessel and spread flames across the water, igniting two passenger terminals. The dramatic image captures thick smoke billowing over the harbor as firefighters battle the blaze. The original news caption remains attached to the mount. This photograph originated from a large newspaper archive assembled and retained by a Pennsylvania newspaper near Pittsburgh. Measures approximately 8¾ x 8¼ inches. There is visible emulsion loss and image damage in the upper right portion of the photograph, along with expected age, handling wear, and corner wear from newspaper archive use. Please see photos.
