The SS Viking Disaster
02/20/24 • 37 min
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In 1931, a film crew was out getting shots for the movie The Viking. Late at night, something happened that produced an explosion that destroyed the entire ship and killed nearly all of the film crew.
It was the deadliest day in Hollywood history.
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In 1931, a film crew was out getting shots for the movie The Viking. Late at night, something happened that produced an explosion that destroyed the entire ship and killed nearly all of the film crew.
It was the deadliest day in Hollywood history.
Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi
Support: patreon.com/canadaehx
Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx
Donate: www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu
Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate)
E-mail: [email protected]
Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx
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YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx
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Craig Baird
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Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta
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