Black Tom Disaster

"Huge geysers of flame showed where burning barges were loose from their moorings." Here is a load of munitions afire during the Black Tom disaster. Captain Voska believes German agents directed Russians in setting off the blast.

Weekly Newsletter

The best of The Saturday Evening Post in your inbox!

SUPPORT THE POST

Burning barges

“Huge geysers of flame showed where burning barges were loose from their moorings.” Here is a load of munitions afire during the Black Tom disaster. Captain Voska believes German agents directed Russians in setting off the blast.

Become a Saturday Evening Post member and enjoy unlimited access. Subscribe now