May 22nd.
3 killed, 1 injured.
Fig. 17.
Lancashire, 22ft. 6in. long, 7ft. 6in. diameter. Tubes 2ft. 10in. diameter, 3/8 inch plates, 70 lbs. pressure. The tube was somewhat corroded on the top, and gave way over the fire from weakness.
No.30. Bath.
May 25th.
1 killed, 1 injured.
Revolving Rag boiler of plain cylindrical shape, but revolving on trunnions, in the opposite direction to [No. 26], 12ft. high, 6ft. diameter, 9/16 inch plates, 50 lbs. pressure. The steam was supplied from another boiler. The cover at one end was insecurely fastened and was blown off.
No.31. Oakengates. ([Fig. 18.])