StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: Wellington Pit

This is the memorial to the 147 men and boys killed in Whitehaven' worst mining disaster. In 1910 the pit was the scene of underground devastation after an explosion resulted in fires and collapses. Sadly, this event wasn't the first or the last in the various pits in and around Whitehaven, despite improved ventilation, the thick seam being worked emitted a lot of "fire damp" aka methane. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wellington_Pit,_Whitehaven

Part of Bella's "High Tide" walking route - up to the viewpoint and/or the Candlestick ... Just along the path is the monument to the 147 Men & Boys killed in the 1910 Wellington Pit Disaster. This was an explosion, leading to fires and collapses underground. Sadly, many of the victims were never recovered and the affected areas were simply walled off. (the temporary fencing is related to an unsightly building project, as is the lack of greens maintenance) e2a & e2a2 &e2a3 The two HBM seats have a good view out over the outer harbour The HWW is a significant retaining structure, including some long reinforcing bolts The HFF - several fences, both along Wellington Terrace, and one up by The Candlestick

This is a view of Wellington Pit in working order, the castle design influence can be seen in several places. The only visible remains today (2018) from this view is the Candlestick - the ventilation "chimney" to the left. After the pit closed in 1932 the site was cleared, with the demolition rubble and scrap dumped onto the West Beach. During some recent winter storms the sea has eroded the material and exposed the base of the tower, as ringed in this view. See the view toggled by the note - top right hand corner. As an archive shot, and date is ???? - this is obv not my image ...

Sunset over Emma's bows and Wellington Pit, taken from the pontoon. Mainmast was stepped in early June.