The tube collapsed in an incline direction from weakness without strengthening rings.
The appearance after explosion was nearly the same as that shown in sketch given at [No. 12] explosion.
No.5. Glasgow. ([Fig. 3.])
January 13th.
4 killed, 4 injured.
Fig. 3.
Two tube Cornish, 22ft. 3in. long, and 7ft. 7in. diameter, 3/8 inch plates, tubes 2ft. 7in. diameter, 40 lbs.
About 8ft of the back portion of the shell was torn off, leaving the tubes and ends intact.
The cause of the explosion was considered to be excessive pressure, but how accumulated did not transpire.