No.15. Manchester.
March 6th.
1 killed.
This was a Boiler with two internal fireplaces, connected into one flue at the back.
The crowns of both furnaces were collapsed, and slightly rent, and the escaping steam and water scalded the attendant.
The water was 8 or 9 inches below its proper level, allowing the furnace crowns to become overheated and unable to bear the working pressure.
Each furnace had been fitted with a fusible plug, but they proved inefficient.
No.16. Norwich. ([Fig. 9.])
March 13th.
1 killed, 1 injured.