Stanley Marks 116 Years Since West Stanley Colliery Disaster
Stanley commemorates the 116th anniversary of the West Stanley Colliery explosion, honoring the 168 miners who perished. Stanley Marks 116 Years Since West Stanley Colliery Disaster A big explosion hit Stanley. It happened on February 16, 1909, at 3:45 PM. Another blast quickly followed the first one. Flames shot up into the air soon after.…