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Explosion Kills Four, Injures Dozen Aboard Tanker Chestnut
At Pier 31 North Delaware Avenue the oil tanker Chestnut suffered a catastrophic blast in the crew quarters during repairs for oil service to South America. Four men were killed and twelve injured, with bodies and fragments scattered around the wrecked bunk and mess room. Names of the dead and injured are listed. the ship is under Marine service supervision. Fragments were found up to 200 feet from the blast site.
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Delphia
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Chestnut Shi
Fairmount Avenue
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Joenty
Smokulski
A Goldbert
Robert Taylor
Joseph Garzleh
Albert Falter
United States Merchant Marine
Shipping Bord
South America