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Largest blast reshaped New England reef at Portsmouth harbor
At Portsmouth New Hampshire on July 22 thousands lined the harbor to witness a massive dynamite explosion. Engineers under Navy supervision shattered the rock to widen the channel from 600 to 960 feet and deepen to 36 feet, enabling current and future vessels to pass. Work involved 66 tons of explosive and 200,000 cubic yards removed, with 250 bore holes drilled for the final charge. The blast followed months of tunnel work and careful safety measures to protect workers and prevent premature detonation.
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