22nd November 1888
A Jersey ketch explodes in Bristol
A Jersey ketch carrying 300 barrels of crude oil exploded in Bristol Docks, killing a captain and three others. The ruptured vessel immediately spilled its burning cargo which, despite covering half of the docks, didn’t harm any other vessels. Unfortunately, the heat from it shattered several thousand feet of glass at the General Hospital.
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Other events that occured in November
Jersey and Guernsey decide to merge lotteries
- Jersey and Guernsey had been running separate lotteries before the decision to merge them was taken in 1972.
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Emeraude Ferries rescue attempt falters
- A rescue plan for Emeraude Ferries was closely scrutinised when the Jersey to St Malo service rang into difficulties.
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Tarka the Otter released in cinemas
- Based on Henry Williamson’s novel of the same name, the screenplay for Tarka the Otter was co-written by Gerald Durrell, founder of Jersey Zoo.
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Deputy moots congestion charge for Jersey
- The idea of introducing a congestion charge on Jersey was suggested as a way of reducing traffic on the island's roads.
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