10 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 1924 the tragic scene at No. 2 Quay where the petrol-laden City of Singapore explosed.  Explosions aboard the ship were heard from up to 12 miles (19 kms) away.  Three men were killed, a further 13 badly burned in what was t

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10 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 1924 the tragic scene at No. 2 Quay where the petrol-laden City of Singapore explosed. Explosions aboard the ship were heard from up to 12 miles (19 kms) away. Three men were killed, a further 13 badly burned in what was the worst ship fire in Australia's history. No. 2 Quay was soon to be called "Tragedy Dock".

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Port Adelaide Nautical Museum

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CITY OF SINGAPORE

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