January 8th.
1 killed 1 injured.
Fig. 2.
Marine, 20ft. long, and 5ft. diameter, with internal fire place and return flue, 14 lbs. There were altogether three rents in the tube over the fire, as a small band was held in its place by a stay from the tube to the shell. The escaping contents scalded those near, but no damage was done to anything but the boiler.
The cause was stated to be shortness of water. There was no water gauge.
No.4. London.
January 9th.
1 killed.
One tube Cornish, 28ft. long, 6ft. 6in. diameter, with one tube 3-6 diameter, 3/8 inch plates, 45 lbs.