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Framed Print of H.M.S. Barracouta, on board which the disastrous steam explosion happened off Margate, 1890. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Barracouta, on board which the disastrous steam explosion happened off Margate, 1890. A singular and terrible disaster with the steam-boiler of this new ship, which was making her trials of steaming at sea outside the entrance to the Thames, and in the channel near the Maplin Sands, happened on Friday, Feb. 7...All went well until a quarter to nine in the morning, when a shocking accident occurred in the port stokehole. Flames issued in great volume from the furnaces, inflicting dreadful burns on the men, who could not retreat into the engine-rooms. The boilers at the time were working at a pressure of 150 lb. and a half-inch of air pressure was used with the fan engines. It is supposed that the outburst of fire was due to the sudden expansion and contraction of the tube plates, which caused an escape of water and steam into the firebox, forcing the flames out of the furnaces into the stokehole. Ten men were injured, three being in the employ of the contractors, three dockyard men, and four sailors belonging to the Royal Navy. One of these poor fellows, Henry Ovenden, a stoker, died at the Royal Naval Barracks, Sheerness, after suffering many hours. An inquest was opened on the next Monday. The other men were likely to recover'. From "Illustrated London News", 1890. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 49066095
Deaths Explosion J R Wells Josiah Robert Josiah Robert Wells Jr Wells Royal Navy Steam Ship Steamship Wells Wells J R Wells Josiah Robert Wells Jr
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16cm (9.6" x 6.3")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
