MineArchiveWilliamthorpe Colliery Boiler Explosion, 1931
On 13 March 1931 three men were killed by a boiler explosion on the surface at Williamthorpe Colliery, in Derbyshire.
| Date | 13 March 1931 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Williamthorpe Colliery |
| Region | Derbyshire |
| Type | Machinery |
| Fatalities | 3 (Frederick Bourne (41), Arthur Kotarski (38) and William Morley (39).) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
The explosion of a boiler at the surface.
What happened
Frederick Bourne, aged 41, Arthur Kotarski, aged 38, and William Morley, aged 39, were killed by a boiler explosion on the surface at Williamthorpe, then worked by the Hardwick Colliery Co.
Sources
- (secondary) Durham Mining Museum: Williamthorpe Colliery — Durham Mining Museum
- (secondary) Williamthorpe Colliery boiler explosion, 13 March 1931 — Durham Mining Museum
Record created: 9 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026