No.32. Accrington.
August 31st.
1 killed.
A Kier or Steam Bleaching Chamber, somewhat like [No. 2], and not used for generating steam, 9ft. high, 8ft. diameter, ½ inch plates, 50 lbs. pressure. The bottom blew out, and the shell was torn to pieces. The cause of explosion was weakness of the ruptured end, and want of care in working.
No.33. Birmingham.
September 11th.
1 killed, 1 injured.
Two tube Cornish. The manlid was wrongly fixed outside with internal clamps. It was being screwed up tighter to stop leaking when the bolt broke, and the lid came off and allowed the contents of the boiler to escape.
No.34. Greatbridge. ([Fig. 18.])