MineArchiveSharlston Colliery boiler explosion, 1864
On 18 June 1864 the bursting of a steam engine boiler above ground killed three at Sharlston Colliery, near Wakefield.
| Date | 18 June 1864 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Sharlston Colliery |
| Region | West Yorkshire |
| Type | Machinery |
| Fatalities | 3 (Samuel Clamp, John Noble and William Dickenson, a boy.) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
A steam engine boiler, the centre of a series of three, burst above ground.
What happened
Samuel Clamp, John Noble and a boy, William Dickenson, were killed by the bursting of the boiler.
Sources
- (primary) Sharlston Colliery boiler explosion, 18 June 1864 — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) Durham Mining Museum: Sharlston Colliery — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 8 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026