This week we discuss the OMI Charger explosion that occurred at Bolivar Roads near Galveston, Texas on October 9th, 1993.

*There are some minor issues with the sound quality of Tanner's mic in this episode; reminds us of the old days.

Sources:

Butterworth Tank Cleaning Machines

"Investigation Into the Circumstances Surrounding the Explosion and Fire Aboard the Tankship OMI Charger..."  United States Coast Guard, 6 Mar 1997.

"Lower and Upper Explosive Limits for Flammable Gases and Vapors." 

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