Grape Shot (set of 3)

Object/Artifact

Chester Historical Society

Grape Shot (set of 3)

Ggrapeshot was a type of anti-personnel ammunition used in cannons. It consisted of a cluster of small iron balls held together by a canvas bag or metal plates, resembling a bunch of grapes.

Name/Title

Grape Shot (set of 3)

Entry/Object ID

chs-014263

Description

During the American Civil War, grapeshot was a type of anti-personnel ammunition used in cannons. It consisted of a cluster of small iron balls held together by a canvas bag or metal plates, resembling a bunch of grapes. When fired, the canvas wrapping disintegrated, scattering the iron balls and creating a shotgun-like effect at close range. This made it particularly devastating against massed infantry formations.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1861 - circa 1865

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Grape Shot (set of 3)

Dimensions

Height

2.54 cm

Width

2.54 cm

Depth

2.54 cm

Create Date

January 14, 2025

Update Date

July 11, 2026