Title
Miner igniting pockets of gas methane in a mine, 1877
Caption
The Penitent, or Fireman. This was the miner who, swathed in damp sacking, undertook the task of igniting pockets of which, the inflammable gas Methane, called Fire-damp which, if allowed to build up, could cause disastrous explosions in coal mines. From "Le Voleur" (Paris, 30 March 1877). Engraving.
Date
1877
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_009760P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
22,7Mb (2,8Mb) / 7,5in x 11,8in / 2238 x 3543 (300dpi)