June 11th.
1 killed.
Cornish Boiler, 36ft. 6in. long, and 6ft. diameter, 3/8 inch plates, 45 lbs.
The tube collapsed and rent, and the issuing contents caused the death of the attendant.
The weak tube of such large diameter, was unable to bear the ordinary working pressure, having no strengthening rings.
No.34. Nottingham.
June 19th.
2 killed, 4 injured.
Locomotive, ½ inch plates, 140 lbs.
The explosion occurred at the left hand side of the ring of plates in the barrel next the fire-box, and below the foot-plate. The rent tore along the edge of the lap and into the next ring of plates. The reaction of the issuing contents threw the engine off the rails.