Protection Island mining disaster
| Date | September 10, 1918 (1918-09-10) |
|---|---|
| Location | Protection Island near Nanaimo British Columbia, Canada |
| Type | Mining accident |
| Cause | Hoising cable break, transport cab fall |
| Deaths | 16 |
The Protection Island mining disaster killed 16 miners and occurred on Protection Island near Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. The disaster occurred at 7:10 a.m.[1] on September 10, 1918 (1918-09-10) when the hoisting cable frayed on the cab that was lowering miners into the mine. Six other cabs of 16 miners each had preceded the cab which fell 300 feet (~100 m) into the mine. The bodies of the miners were mangled to the point where personal effects were used to identify the victims.[2][3] It was later determined that salt water in the air had caused corrosion of the cable leading to the accident.[1]
See also
Canada portal
- 1887 Nanaimo mine explosion
- List of coal mines and landmarks in the Nanaimo area
