The lid of a steam valve was being removed while under pressure, and the steam escaped and scalded those near.
No.35. Rotherham. ([Fig. 21.])
July 11th.
none injured.
Fig. 21.
Cornish, 10 years old, 7ft. long, 6ft. 6in. diameter. Tube 3ft. 3in. diameter, 3/8 inch plates, 45 lbs. pressure. Gave way where much corroded by the damp brickwork of the central wall, and the back ring of plates was torn out, and the boiler turned up on end, and much damage was done to the premises.
No.36.
July 17th.
none injured.