September 25th.
none injured.
Multitubular Boiler, with large internal fireplace, 60 lbs.
The furnace crown became overheated from shortness of water, and was crushed down and torn across two seams. The boiler was lifted from its seat and thrown back against a stone wall.
No.55. Chelmsford.
October 5th.
1 killed, 7 injured.
Agricultural, 45 lbs., and had only just been set to work.
The crown plate to the fire-box was so deeply corroded from long wear that it gave way, and the issuing contents scalded those near.
No.56. Greenwich. ([Fig. 24.])