thanks roger the boomings i have are both in a context to workings underground so it may be a sump made of wood, hopefully some one knows.
best dave
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From: mining-history <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Roger Hutchins <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: 20 November 2016 08:56
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Subject: Re: booming
In Collins English Dictionary," a BOOM is a barrier across a waterway." In a mining situation this could be a way of holding back water until required for washing. Perhaps this release of water for whatever purpose was called "Booming"
"Boom C16 from Dutch boom, tree. beam."
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From: mining-history <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of david sables <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: 18 November 2016 22:48
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Subject: booming
hi does anybody know what the word Booming relates to in mining terms in the 18th century. Its not in Hooson. many thanks David
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