The Abercarne Colliery, Monmouthshire 1878
The Abercarne Colliery, Monmouthshire, where 268 men and boy's died in the worst recorded colliery disaster in Gwent. Due to the raging fires, rescue attempts were halted and the decision was made to flood the mines. It took 35 millions gallons and two months for the fires to be satisfactorily extinguished
Picture No
10215847
Media ID
46351364
Size
6025px x 4025px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Engraving in The Illustrated London News', 21 September 1878
Date
1878
