Original Associated Press wire photo showing officials inspecting the shattered hulk of the SS Markay tanker in Wilmington, California, on June 24, 1947. The tanker exploded and burned at its dock, causing an estimated $10 million in damage and leaving twelve people missing. Pictured are Coroner Ben Brown and Detective Sgt. Ralph Weyant examining the wreckage. The original AP caption is printed directly on the photograph. Measures approximately 6¾ × 9⅜ inches. This photograph came from the archive of a Pittsburgh area newspaper. Please see photos.
