La Coubre explosion
| La Coubre explosion 1960 | |
|---|---|
| Part of the aftermath of the Cuban Revolution | |
La Coubre after the explosion | |
| Location | |
| Caused by | USA (alleged) |
| Casualties | |
| Death(s) | 75 to 100 |
The French freighter La Coubre (French: [la kubʁ]) exploded in the harbour of Havana, Cuba, on 4 March 1960 while it was unloading 76 tons of grenades and munitions. Seventy-five to 100 people were killed, and many were injured. Fidel Castro alleged it was an act of sabotage on the part of the United States, which denied any involvement.