MineArchiveThomas Chapel Colliery inrush, 1854
On 24 July 1854 an inrush of water drowned two colliers at Thomas Chapel Colliery, in Pembrokeshire.
| Date | 24 July 1854 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Thomas Chapel Colliery |
| Region | Pembrokeshire |
| Type | Flooding / Inundation |
| Fatalities | 2 (John Griffiths (32) and George Severn, colliers.) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
An inrush of water into the workings.
What happened
John Griffiths, aged 32, and George Severn, both colliers, were drowned when water broke into the workings.
Sources
- (secondary) Thomas Chapel colliery — Welsh Coal Mines
- (secondary) Welsh colliery fatalities, 1854 — Welsh Coal Mines website
Record created: 19 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026