No.37. Durham.
July 2nd.
4 killed.
Plain Cylindrical Boiler, 30ft. long, and 6ft. diameter, 3/8 inch plates, 28 lbs. It had been repaired a short time before the explosion, with 5 new plates.
The boiler was torn up into several pieces, but the main portion remained flattened out on the seating, while some smaller pieces were sent 250 yards away.
The cause of the explosion was the deterioration of the boiler, and its frequent repair over the fireplace.
No.38. Liverpool.
June 12th.
4 injured.
Elephant Boiler, 20ft. long, and 4ft. diameter, 3/8 inch plates, and worked at low pressure. The bottom shell had a tube through its whole length.