Colliery disaster at Seaham 1880
The colliery disaster at Seaham, explorers descending the pit to rescue the men below. Over 160 lives were lost in the explosion which was caused by shot fired in an area of stone were there was a large concentration of dust. No one in the immediate area survived and many more dies after rescuers were unable to reach them
Picture No
10215843
Media ID
46351332
Size
4053px x 5498px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Engraving in The Illustrated London News', 18 September 1880, page 273
Date
1880
