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Chewbacca · 5 August 2020, 05:07 PM

Such a shame this beautiful country has dealt with so much tragedy for so long.

Everyone’s got a relative that’s heard stories of the style, beauty, wealth and culture that is Lebanon. Beirut was known as the Paris of the Mediterranean for many years and I’d really like to visit one day.

Be strong Beirut.

THC · 5 August 2020, 08:36 PM

Ibtl

But yes I agree too

brandrea · 5 August 2020, 08:43 PM

Sad to see this CJ, I agree

kwcsports · 5 August 2020, 08:49 PM

Terrible explosion, prayers sent.

TheVTCGuy · 5 August 2020, 09:16 PM

It is an absolutely beautiful country with lots of history, so sad to see this.

RichM · 5 August 2020, 10:44 PM

Terrible. Prayers sent.

m56 · 5 August 2020, 10:48 PM

My prayers and heart goes to the victims of that terrible explosion

GoingPlaces · 5 August 2020, 10:48 PM

Terrible destruction of life and homes. Beautiful city and was on my list. I hope they are able to rebuild quickly and come back from this. Prayers to all the Lebanese people.

Watchflair · 5 August 2020, 10:55 PM

Wild video to watch - my prayers go out to everyone effected.

tadbart · 6 August 2020, 12:54 AM

At first I was like, RAMMSTEIN!!! HELL YEAH!!!

Then, KA-Blooooey! A shockwave, and mayhem.

That was insane. Someone on another board said that ammonium nitrate makes that brown smoke. I just wished I was wearing my brown pants.

mrricks · 6 August 2020, 01:16 AM

When I lived in Iran in the 70s, we’d zip over to Lebanon for long weekends. It was a fabulous place with unlimited activities, especially sea related; sailing, fishing, waterskiing in the morning, then snow skiing in the afternoon. Lots of interesting stimulating things to partake of, great food, wines.
Unfortunately the long lasting civil war put an end to that.
What a shame.
Lebanon can’t catch a break.

wesdaniel · 6 August 2020, 01:50 AM

It's tragic, really. My husband lived there for three years before arriving in the States and he's devastated on a personal level. Just watching the explosion is horrifying. Hopefully the world will put aside political, religious and other issues and join forces and help them recover as much as possible.

Chewbacca · 6 August 2020, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by THC

Ibtl

But yes I agree too

Ibtl?

We’re not allowed to extend wishes or talk about Mediterranean countries dealing with disasters?

THC · 6 August 2020, 02:38 AM

Not at all CJ but we all know how these sometimes go ... meant no offense to you

Rad22 · 6 August 2020, 02:54 AM

Horrible to see some of the videos

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McGooberstein · 6 August 2020, 03:29 AM

Was this an accident or was it an act of terrorism? Can't really find a clear answer in the news at the moment. Awful tragedy :(

TNT009 · 6 August 2020, 03:30 AM

That concussive wave.... Would really like to know what happened!

Burlington · 6 August 2020, 04:19 AM

Over 100 lives lost and countless more shattered.

It’s a terrible tragedy which by all accounts was some kind of accident.

It would be great if we could all treat disasters in countries outside our usual sphere with as much importance as those within.

Cazador60 · 6 August 2020, 04:26 AM

Poor Lebanon cursed by its location and corruption, its people deserve better. Prayers sent for the Lebanese people.

Chewbacca · 6 August 2020, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THC

Not at all CJ but we all know how these sometimes go ... meant no offense to you

I get it. It’s cool.

If we can’t keep this open and focused we’re all screwed and certainly not Rolex material.

tritium8 · 6 August 2020, 10:34 AM

Horrible accident. Such a tragic event.

Sounds like it was improperly stored ammonium nitrate. Fertilizer/explosive.

The shock wave shows how strong of a blast it was.

https://youtu.be/4pHtWn7LJRQ

AzPaul · 6 August 2020, 11:24 AM

Reminiscent of the Texas City explosion.

pickettt · 6 August 2020, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tritium8

Horrible accident. Such a tragic event.

Sounds like it was improperly stored ammonium nitrate. Fertilizer/explosive.

The shock wave shows how strong of a blast it was.

https://youtu.be/4pHtWn7LJRQ

That's not what it was. Tragic, nonetheless.

Boothroyd · 6 August 2020, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickettt

That's not what it was. Tragic, nonetheless.

What was it?

donk344 · 6 August 2020, 01:02 PM

They really need our prayers.

330ci · 6 August 2020, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boothroyd

What was it?

Hard to say, a lot of military experts are claiming that the orange ploom was indicative of military grade explosives being used.

Some are saying it was the ammonium nitrate itself.

The fact that it went off all at once is what made it questionable as ammonium nitrate itself isn’t all that explosive. But plenty of evidence also supports the explosion.
Seems there are always conspiracies surrounding catastrophic events but I think what’s important right now is to keep Lebanon in our thoughts and prayers and keep speculation to a minimum until there’s more concrete evidence surrounding what happened.

AzPaul · 7 August 2020, 03:08 AM

Just reading about a Russian ship filled with ammonium nitrate, on its way to Madagascar back in 2013, when the deal was called off. It ended up docked in Beirut and has been sitting there ever since.

77T · 7 August 2020, 07:51 AM

That sounds much like the backstory of the cargo that exploded - with exception of this ammonium nitrate being in sling bags stored in a warehouse.

WSJ article:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/beirut-...ow-11596590426
If you don’t have a sub, try this link:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wsj...ow-11596590426

Do you recall where you read the other story?

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Rebel · 7 August 2020, 07:55 AM

Very sad.

Letsgodiving · 7 August 2020, 08:19 AM

The before and after satellite photos support the warehouse being ground zero.

BBC reporting:

Lebanon's President, Michel Aoun, blamed the detonation on 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate that he said had been stored unsafely at a warehouse in the port.

A similar amount of the chemical arrived on a Moldovan-flagged cargo ship, the MV Rhosus, which docked in Beirut in 2013 after suffering technical problems while sailing from Georgia to Mozambique.

The Rhosus was inspected, banned from leaving and was shortly afterwards abandoned by its owners, according to Shiparrested.com. Its cargo was reportedly transferred to Warehouse 12 following a court order, and should have been disposed of or resold.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53668493

Also:

In 1921, about 4,500 tonnes of ammonium nitrate caused an explosion at a plant in Oppau, Germany, killing more than 500 people

The deadliest industrial accident in US history occurred in 1947 at Galveston Bay, Texas. At least 581 people were killed when more than 2,000 tonnes of the chemical detonated on-board a ship which had docked in the port

More recently, an explosion involving ammonium nitrate and other chemicals killed 173 people in the port of Tianjin northern China in 2015.

https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-53664064

5 August 2020, 05:07 PM	#1
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Beirut Such a shame this beautiful country has dealt with so much tragedy for so long. Everyone’s got a relative that’s heard stories of the style, beauty, wealth and culture that is Lebanon. Beirut was known as the Paris of the Mediterranean for many years and I’d really like to visit one day. Be strong Beirut.

5 August 2020, 10:44 PM	#6
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,172	Terrible. Prayers sent. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

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6 August 2020, 04:19 AM	#18
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	Over 100 lives lost and countless more shattered. It’s a terrible tragedy which by all accounts was some kind of accident. It would be great if we could all treat disasters in countries outside our usual sphere with as much importance as those within. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

5 August 2020, 08:36 PM	#2
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,479	Ibtl But yes I agree too

5 August 2020, 08:43 PM	#3
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,587	Sad to see this CJ, I agree

5 August 2020, 08:49 PM	#4
kwcsports "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: N.S. Canada Posts: 559	Terrible explosion, prayers sent.

5 August 2020, 09:16 PM	#5
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	It is an absolutely beautiful country with lots of history, so sad to see this.

5 August 2020, 10:48 PM	#7
m56 Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 111	My prayers and heart goes to the victims of that terrible explosion

5 August 2020, 10:48 PM	#8
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	Terrible destruction of life and homes. Beautiful city and was on my list. I hope they are able to rebuild quickly and come back from this. Prayers to all the Lebanese people.

5 August 2020, 10:55 PM	#9
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,873	Wild video to watch - my prayers go out to everyone effected.

6 August 2020, 12:54 AM	#10
tadbart "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Ken Location: Snowbirdville Watch: 14060 Posts: 301	At first I was like, RAMMSTEIN!!! HELL YEAH!!! Then, KA-Blooooey! A shockwave, and mayhem. That was insane. Someone on another board said that ammonium nitrate makes that brown smoke. I just wished I was wearing my brown pants.

6 August 2020, 01:50 AM	#12
wesdaniel 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Wes Location: California Watch: Varies Posts: 1,324	It's tragic, really. My husband lived there for three years before arriving in the States and he's devastated on a personal level. Just watching the explosion is horrifying. Hopefully the world will put aside political, religious and other issues and join forces and help them recover as much as possible.

6 August 2020, 02:38 AM	#14
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,479	Not at all CJ but we all know how these sometimes go ... meant no offense to you

6 August 2020, 03:29 AM	#16
McGooberstein Banned Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA Watch: 126710BLNR Posts: 23	Was this an accident or was it an act of terrorism? Can't really find a clear answer in the news at the moment. Awful tragedy :(

6 August 2020, 03:30 AM	#17
TNT009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,112	That concussive wave.... Would really like to know what happened!

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Cazador60 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: California Watch: Submariner 5513 Posts: 1,627	Poor Lebanon cursed by its location and corruption, its people deserve better. Prayers sent for the Lebanese people.

6 August 2020, 10:34 AM	#21
tritium8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: N8 Location: L.A. Watch: 216570 Posts: 1,745	Horrible accident. Such a tragic event. Sounds like it was improperly stored ammonium nitrate. Fertilizer/explosive. The shock wave shows how strong of a blast it was. https://youtu.be/4pHtWn7LJRQ

6 August 2020, 11:24 AM	#22
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,194	Reminiscent of the Texas City explosion. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

6 August 2020, 01:02 PM	#25
donk344 Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: USA Posts: 71	They really need our prayers.

7 August 2020, 03:08 AM	#27
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,194	Just reading about a Russian ship filled with ammonium nitrate, on its way to Madagascar back in 2013, when the deal was called off. It ended up docked in Beirut and has been sitting there ever since. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

7 August 2020, 07:51 AM	#28
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,695	Beirut That sounds much like the backstory of the cargo that exploded - with exception of this ammonium nitrate being in sling bags stored in a warehouse. WSJ article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/beirut-...ow-11596590426 If you don’t have a sub, try this link: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wsj...ow-11596590426 Do you recall where you read the other story? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,057	Very sad. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

7 August 2020, 08:19 AM	#30
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,309	The before and after satellite photos support the warehouse being ground zero. BBC reporting: Lebanon's President, Michel Aoun, blamed the detonation on 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate that he said had been stored unsafely at a warehouse in the port. A similar amount of the chemical arrived on a Moldovan-flagged cargo ship, the MV Rhosus, which docked in Beirut in 2013 after suffering technical problems while sailing from Georgia to Mozambique. The Rhosus was inspected, banned from leaving and was shortly afterwards abandoned by its owners, according to Shiparrested.com. Its cargo was reportedly transferred to Warehouse 12 following a court order, and should have been disposed of or resold. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53668493 Also: In 1921, about 4,500 tonnes of ammonium nitrate caused an explosion at a plant in Oppau, Germany, killing more than 500 people The deadliest industrial accident in US history occurred in 1947 at Galveston Bay, Texas. At least 581 people were killed when more than 2,000 tonnes of the chemical detonated on-board a ship which had docked in the port More recently, an explosion involving ammonium nitrate and other chemicals killed 173 people in the port of Tianjin northern China in 2015. https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-53664064 __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

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