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1947 Grace Line Dock pier fire in New York is harbour's largest fire ever
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0:26Now PlayingDate: 9th October 1947
Location: New York
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Our Roving Camera Reports
USA: New York: New York City: Chelsea: North River: Grace Line Dock: Pier 57:
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FIRES New York Pier fire at Grace Line Dock - biggest fire in the history of the harbour
NEW YORK Grace Line Dock Pier fire in New York. Worst in history of the harbour
Disasters and Accidents; United States of America
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