A rent took place in the lower part of the fireplace, and extended along the bottom, and the reaction of the issuing contents caused the top to rear up.
The cause of the explosion was supposed to be that the bottom plates were worn too thin to bear the ordinary pressure.
No.39. Sheffield.
July 4th.
none injured.
Two Tube Cornish Boiler, externally fired, 30ft. long, and 6ft. diameter, 3/8 inch plates, 40 lbs.
The second seam over the fire gave way, and the plate sank down upon the fire.
The cause of the explosion was the deterioration of the seams over the fire, in consequence of the deposit of scurf which could not be properly cleared off owing to the internal tubes.
No.40. Oldham.
July 14th.