The Dark Secrets of New Zealand's West Coast Disaster Exposed

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At 9:30 a.m., 26 March 1896 a catastrophic explosion shook the Brunner mine near Taylorville in New Zealand south islands Westland's Grey Valley. Two men sent to investigate succumbed to black damp, a lethal mix of nitrogen and carbon dioxide. Despite courageous rescue efforts, the toll reached 65, making it New Zealand's deadliest industrial disaster.
Rescuers, too, fell victim to the noxious gases. In a sorrowful procession, bodies emerged from the mine around 11 a.m. Fifty-three victims found their resting place in Stillwater cemetery, with 33 interred in a single grave, symbolizing the magnitude of the tragedy.
While the official inquiry blamed a detonation in a restricted area, dissenting voices suggested firedamp accumulation due to ventilation issues. The Brunner mine disaster remains a poignant reminder of the risks inherent in mining and the imperative of stringent safety measures.
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@paulherron1933 7 месяцев назад

Coming from a family of miners on Dads side , that's a sad story mate. May they all R.I.P

@AdventureTravelNewZealand 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for your comment, mate. Yeah, it's a sad story, but life goes on.

@Roughnready8 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for this vid. Have been here a few times and smelt that stench. It's a hell of a way to make a living. So many lives lost to the industry here on the Coast. My Father was a first class miner at Denniston for many years. My younger brother lost his life just up the road from here at Pike river. The devastaion is real 😢 Thank God my parents had passed by 2010 and spared that grief. Rip to all the lost miners 🙏

@AdventureTravelNewZealand 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing your personal connection to the mining industry and the devastating losses it has caused. It's important to remember and honor those who have lost their lives in this dangerous profession.

@TrophyNZ1 6 месяцев назад

Feel for you, thats heartbreaking re your brother RIP

@prosodiclearning 6 месяцев назад

Who knew ? The Horses knew . . .

@AdventureTravelNewZealand 6 месяцев назад

The horses really do know something that we don't. That's crazy!

@brigidaodonnell7053 6 месяцев назад

Thankyou so much! One of our ancestors, Paul Peillon, died in that disaster.

@AdventureTravelNewZealand 6 месяцев назад

I'm so sorry to hear about your ancestor, Paul Peillon. It's heartbreaking to think of all the lives lost in that disaster. Sending you my condolences.

@brigidaodonnell7053 6 месяцев назад

Thankyou

@TrophyNZ1 6 месяцев назад

Remember my Dad Taking me here when i was way younger, in the 1980's or 90's , very somber even for a teenager, my Family is from the first settlers further down the coast, on Gillespie's Beach, but My Grandad had heaps of info about this Disaster, His Dad knew some who perished, and some who had traveled from the other mines to help to try and rescue them, unfortunally to no avail, Grandad said they were big burly men who never shed a tear, until that day. Cheers for the video about it

@AdventureTravelNewZealand 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for sharing your personal connection to this tragic event. It's stories like yours that make history come alive and remind us of the impact it had on real people.

@wendingourway 7 месяцев назад

So tragic for the families. The kind of disaster that is unfortunately familiar for many here in Nova Scotia as well. Take great care and all the best from Bruce and Otis.

@AdventureTravelNewZealand 6 месяцев назад

Tragic disasters like these remind us how important it is to cherish our loved ones and stay united as a community.

@sevenpointfive5450 7 месяцев назад

great video Pete, very interesting 👍

@AdventureTravelNewZealand 6 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@glenharrison123 6 месяцев назад

That's some great footage of interesting old relics. I might have to check out the Brunner mine site next time I head over to the coast. Cheers from North Canterbury.

@AdventureTravelNewZealand 6 месяцев назад

I'm glad you enjoyed the footage! The Brunner mine site is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. Cheers from the coast!

@honahwikeepa2115 6 месяцев назад

Kia ora brother. Thank you for the history lesson. 👍

@AdventureTravelNewZealand 6 месяцев назад

Ah, the pleasure is all mine, my friend! Who knew history could be so fascinating, right? Stay tuned for more mind-blowing facts and lessons!

@chrisstaylor8377 6 месяцев назад

Great memories thanks

@AdventureTravelNewZealand 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words! I'm thrilled that my video could bring back some wonderful memories for you.

@chrisstaylor8377 6 месяцев назад

Great history in this area , I worked in Stockton mine few years ago , mining is a great industry

@AdventureTravelNewZealand 6 месяцев назад

It's amazing to see how the history of this area is intertwined with the mining industry. It must have been quite an experience working in the Stockton mine!

@TonyWeesner-ok2pp 6 месяцев назад

True tough men , boys, and the smart ones the horse's.

@AdventureTravelNewZealand 6 месяцев назад

Yes times have changed .Sometimes animals know best. Thanks for watching.

@shanedavies9564 6 месяцев назад

Awesome pete we did the stop at pike river memorial two years ago must go to the opposite side of the grey and have a look at the Brunner memorial , cheers , shaneo , Nelson, 👍🍺

@AdventureTravelNewZealand 6 месяцев назад

I really appreciate you sharing your experience and suggesting the pike river memorial. It means a lot to me. Cheers!

@Ann-vo6jk 7 месяцев назад

Interesting Pete, sad but interesting Remember the pike mine disaster? That was very sad as well

@AdventureTravelNewZealand 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It's important to remember and reflect on events like the Pike Mine disaster to ensure we learn from them and prevent similar tragedies in the future.

@TrophyNZ1 6 месяцев назад

Also Pete, are you going to do a story on the Waiuta Mine?, Family connected to that aswell, Dad fell out of a car when door swung open heading up that hill, family mined there too

@AdventureTravelNewZealand 6 месяцев назад

That's an interesting suggestion! I'll definitely consider doing a story on the Waiuta Mine. Thanks for sharing your family's connection to it.

@TrophyNZ1 6 месяцев назад

Cheers Pete, i look forward to it, Jamie. Also there is a place inland from the Totara Flat Hotel, called Half Ounce Creek, u can probably guess why, Mined by the Walsh and Wilson side of my family too, also below Waiuta mine there used to be a Big ole Gold Dredge, Grandad had something to do with it@@AdventureTravelNewZealand

@fritzwacker3771 7 месяцев назад

I was visiting the Brauner disaster Memoire in 1997. Dramatic.

@AdventureTravelNewZealand 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's important to remember and learn from history.

@chrisstaylor8377 6 месяцев назад

Boilers and steam engine remains

@AdventureTravelNewZealand 6 месяцев назад

Hey, thanks for checking out my video! I never thought I'd be talking about boilers and steam engine remains, but I'm glad you found it interesting. Let me know if there's anything else you'd like to see on the channel!

@chrisstaylor8377 6 месяцев назад

Hydrogen sulphide, is the smell . From the coal seams .as coal is organic ,

@AdventureTravelNewZealand 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing your knowledge about coal and hydrogen sulphide! It's great to have viewers like you who contribute to the conversation.