Felling Colliery disaster

GPTKB entity

Statements (16)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:coal
gptkbp:affectedMine gptkb:Felling_Colliery
gptkbp:cause explosion of firedamp (methane gas)
gptkbp:commemoratedBy memorial in Heworth, Gateshead
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Felling Colliery disaster
gptkbp:location Felling, Tyne and Wear, England
gptkbp:notableFor inspired the invention of the Davy lamp
led to improvements in mine safety
raised public awareness of mining dangers
gptkbp:occurredIn 25 May 1812
gptkbp:reportsTo Rev. John Hodgson
gptkbp:victim 92
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Felling
gptkb:The_Felling
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8