Ranwick Mine
Montreal River
Photos Taken August 2009
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An
abandoned Uranium Mine dating back to 1949. Be aware of radon gas, radiation,
bats and Rabies. The entrance was almost totally caved in.
There was a small opening between the crashed timbers to allow for a
body to squeeze through and get inside the mine. The air at the
entrance was extremely stale and misty. Once inside, the adit opens up and is actually quite clean
and because it was a former tourist attraction in the 1960's and early
1970's, the ground is nicely
cemented to walk on. A very straight and flat adit going in more
than 1000 feet. We went to the end.
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Ranwick Entrance
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Caved in
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A real mess
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Jack crawling in
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Jack is down there
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From the inside looking out
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Dan working way into mine
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Almost in
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Mold and Mildew
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 Jack exploring |
 Dan |
 Drift |
 Sample bench |
 A collector's item (leave it there) |
 Old vent pipe |
 An old jackleg |
 Stop for Break |
 Checking the waste rock pile |
 Radioactive Pitchblende |
 At Drift Cross-Cut |
 Jack heading out |
 Jack working way through timber mess |
Main Menu |
 Dan exiting mine |
 Located Just Past Montreal River Harbour |
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