HISTORY HUNTING: MT MORGAN.
QLD Abandoned Mines
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In this episode, we push deep into the lesser known historic Mount Morgan goldfields to document what remains of these forgotten workings. What started as an adit exploration quickly opened up into an open stope exploration carved directly out of the bedrock. Back at the surface we uncovered an incredible relic of the past: the ruins of an old bush homestead dating back to the 1980s, completely surrounded by historical bottles and discarded artifacts tracing as far back as 1900—and possibly even earlier.
Join us as we explore the intersection of hard-rock Australian mining history and early settlement, piecing together the timeline left behind in the stone and soil.
Underground exploration of abandoned mines is extremely hazardous. Hazards include, but are not limited to, unmapped vertical shafts, unstable rock falls, hidden winzes, and lethal pockets of atmospheric gases (such as carbon monoxide, methane, and oxygen-deficient air).
Do not attempt to enter abandoned mines or mimic the actions shown in this video.
The team at Queensland Abandoned Mines (QAM) possesses extensive underground experience, alongside specialized training in rope access and working in confined spaces.
Every exploration is conducted using specialized safety gear, including multi-gas atmospheric monitors, dedicated backup lighting, and rated and tested rigging equipment.
All historical relics and artifacts documented in our videos are left undisturbed in situ to preserve the historical integrity of the site for future generations. Respect the heritage, stay above ground, and stay safe.
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HISTORY HUNTING: MT MORGAN.
QLD Abandoned Mines
5,046 views
In this episode, we push deep into the lesser known historic Mount Morgan goldfields to document what remains of these forgotten workings. What started as an adit exploration quickly opened up into an open stope exploration carved directly out of the bedrock. Back at the surface we uncovered an incredible relic of the past: the ruins of an old bush homestead dating back to the 1980s, completely surrounded by historical bottles and discarded artifacts tracing as far back as 1900—and possibly even earlier.
Join us as we explore the intersection of hard-rock Australian mining history and early settlement, piecing together the timeline left behind in the stone and soil.
Underground exploration of abandoned mines is extremely hazardous. Hazards include, but are not limited to, unmapped vertical shafts, unstable rock falls, hidden winzes, and lethal pockets of atmospheric gases (such as carbon monoxide, methane, and oxygen-deficient air).
Do not attempt to enter abandoned mines or mimic the actions shown in this video.
The team at Queensland Abandoned Mines (QAM) possesses extensive underground experience, alongside specialized training in rope access and working in confined spaces.
Every exploration is conducted using specialized safety gear, including multi-gas atmospheric monitors, dedicated backup lighting, and rated and tested rigging equipment.
All historical relics and artifacts documented in our videos are left undisturbed in situ to preserve the historical integrity of the site for future generations. Respect the heritage, stay above ground, and stay safe.