The boiler was lifted from its seat, and one end was separated and thrown to a considerable distance.
The cause of the explosion was weakening of the shell from repair a few days before, and perhaps over pressure, as the gauge was found some time after, and indicated that the pressure had at some time exceeded 80 lbs.
No.29. Redruth.
May 28th.
1 killed, 4 injured.
One Tube Cornish, 30ft. 8in. long, 6ft. 8in. diameter, tube, 4ft. diameter, 7/16 inch plates, 40 lbs.
The tube collapsed, and rent, and the issuing steam and water scalded those near, as it was too weak to bear the ordinary working pressure.
No.30. Leicester. ([Fig. 17.])
May 31st.
1 killed, 1 injured.