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Discovering the History of Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Explore a wealth of information about the Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial on this page and its sub-pages. You'll find historical accounts, multimedia experiences, and insights into park management. Scroll down to view a selection of images with titles, which can be clicked to navigate to specific pages and delve deeper into these topics. Discover the compelling history and significant impact of this important site.

 
A box car sits on a rail track between two large wooded walls, backed by earth mounds.
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Historic and Modern Photos

View historic images from the disaster, as well as modern images from the site.

Historic photo of four African American sailors loading munitions into a box car.
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People

Learn more about the people who were affected by the disaster.

An historic photo of the disaster. Piles of wood from the pier can be seen.
Port Chicago

Places

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A colorized historic photo of the disaster aftermath which shows a lot of wooden debris and vehicles

Colorized Photographs

A small number of photos have been colorized to show more details and to provide a new perspective.

A small piece of ship metal debris is installed in the ground, as an exhibit.
Museum Artifacts and Donations

Collections

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Last updated: July 18, 2024

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

4202 Alhambra Ave
Martinez, CA 94553

Phone:

925 228-8860 x6520
General inquiry and reservations.

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