The stained glass windows in St. Patrick's Parish and Buildings were destroyed in what explosion that was an act of sabotage by German agents?
Black Tom explosion The Black Tom explosion on July 30, 1916, in Jersey City, New Jersey, was an act of sabotage by German agents to destroy American-made munitions that were to be supplied to the Allies in World War I. This incident, which happened prior to American entry into the war, is also notable for causing damage to the Statue of Liberty.
HMAS Siesta HMAS "Siesta" was a channel patrol boat operated by the Naval Auxiliary Patrol of the Royal Australian Navy during World War II. "Siesta" was destroyed in an explosion and burnt to the waterline at Fremantle, Australia, on 23 September 1942. Four crew were injured in the explosion.