1873 - Old Forge Coal Mines

182 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
East gangway has been driven 1,316 yards, and west gangway 1,593
yards. Over 1,400 yards of these gangways have been driven in rock and
faulty ground, but the perseverance of the lessees has overcome all the
difficulties in their way and are now rewarded by cutting the vein in the
gangways at 10 feet thick of fine coal. 10 breasts are in working condition,
with breast range of 40 yards. The work and machinery are in good
condition. One 10 feet fan, Bailey's patent, furnishes ample ventilation.
The machinery consists of one engine, 40-horse power at breaker, and one
10-horse power at fan, 4 boilers, 34 inches by 26 feet, are in use and reported
in good condition. Monthly shipments 6,000 tons. 110 hands are
employed ;
10 mules and 30 wagons. 3,360 yards of track are used. The
colliery I find is properly managed.