Tragedy at Botallack Mine: Unraveling the Depths of Cornwall's Mining History, April 2014 Expedition

Description:
Embark on a poignant journey into the heart of Botallack Mine, a historic tin mining site nestled in the rugged landscapes of west Cornwall, United Kingdom. This exploration, dated April 2014, unveils the rich tapestry of a once-thriving mining village between St Just in Penwith and Pendeen.
Crown Mines, former bastions of tin extraction, stand stoically on the cliffs north of Botallack, harboring tales of hardship and tragedy. The mine's underground network extends daringly beneath the Atlantic Ocean, with the deepest shaft plunging an astonishing 250 fathoms (about 500m) below sea level.
On the 18th of April 1863, a tragic accident sent shockwaves through the mining community, claiming the lives of nine men and boys. The calamity unfolded when the chain drawing their carriage to the surface snapped, hurtling the carriage down the shaft and colliding with timber at the bottom. The victims, whose stories echo through time, include fathers, sons, and brothers. The subsequent inquest, held at the Queen's Arms Inn at Botallack, revealed the heartbreaking details of that fateful day.
Witnesses recounted the harrowing events, with miner Thomas Nankervis describing the ominous sight of fire passing down the shaft before the fatal descent. Captain John Rowe, a mine agent, provided insights into the machinery, and the jury ultimately ruled the tragedy as "Accidental Death."
Join us in unraveling the pages of history as we pay tribute to those who perished in this somber episode of Cornwall's mining legacy. The jury's recommendation for a subscription fund to support the widows and orphans adds a compassionate note to this exploration, highlighting the resilience and camaraderie that characterized the mining communities of yesteryears.
Keywords:
Botallack Mine, Cornwall mining history, Tragedy at Crown Mines, 1863 mining accident, Tin mining village, Crown Mines engine houses, Atlantic Ocean mining, Cornwall's mining legacy, Historical inquest, Subscription fund for widows, Cornwall's resilient mining communities.
#Tags:
#BotallackMine #CornwallMining #MiningTragedy #CrownMines #AtlanticOceanMining #CornwallHistory #MiningAccident1863 #MiningLegacy #WidowSupportFund #HistoricalInquest

[@itsme-gm9oi]

I went to Batallack a few weeks ago, hoping to find some tunnels to explore but couldn't find any. Thanks for showing the ones you found.

[@Rameman33]

I enjoyed that Gary.You understand the significance of the Cornish mining diaspora when you travel around Australia (And many other places around the globe) I visited many of our old mining towns when in Oz.Our lifeblood once upon a time,greatest mining race the world has ever known.Just subscribed mate and am enjoying your vids.

[@GaryParrott]

Your welcome, be a few more new ones soon, just starting back out again after a break.

[@jamescutter8760]

So interesting :)

[@michaeltokley9672]

Michael tokley