No.13. Bradford. ([Fig. 6.])
February 1st.
1 killed.
Fig. 6.
Plain cylinder, 5 years old, flat ends, 7ft. 5in. long, 3ft. 4in. diameter, 3/8 inch plates, 45 lbs. pressure. The safety valve was loaded to 70 lbs., and this pressure was too great for the insufficient stay to the flat end, which was blown out, the boiler being thrown backwards.
No.14. Dover.
February 5th.
1 killed.
Marine, 70 lbs. pressure. The boiler was not moved from its place, and the damage appeared to have been slight, but no particulars have been obtained.