Fig. 27.
Crane Boiler, about 2 years old, 7ft. high, 4ft. diameter, 3/8 inch plates, 50 lbs. pressure. The internal fire box collapsed and the external shell was blown to pieces. There was no sign of shortness of water, but it is supposed that the fire box was not circular, and therefore too weak to bear the ordinary pressure.
No.32. Bilston. ([Fig. 28.])
June 21st.
2 killed, 6 injured.
Fig. 28.
One of seven. Plain cylinder, 30 years old, 30ft. long, 8ft. 3in. diameter, ½ inch plates, 35 lbs. pressure. It gave way over fire place, where it had been weakened by frequent repair, which had caused a seam rip near a patch. The fragments were widely scattered, and much damage was done to the premises. The insecurity of boilers so frequently repaired with patch upon patch has been often pointed out.
No.33. Darlington. ([Fig. 29.])
June 24th.