Torpedo Fleet Tragedy: 105 Miners Lost in North Carolina Mine Explosion

March 21, 1912, PENSACOLA, FLA. – In a devastating blast that shook the nation, a mine explosion in North Carolina claimed the lives of 105 men, leaving only 11 survivors. The tragedy unfolded at the mine, where 116 men were trapped, sparking a desperate search and rescue effort. The disaster raises questions about the safety protocols and working conditions of the mining industry. As the investigation gets underway, families and friends of the victims are left to grapple with the devastating loss.