Name/Title
British Naval CannonEntry/Object ID
1987.01.1836Description
Six-pound British naval deck gun, dating to 1788, mounted on a contemporary wooden case carriage with rollers and painted black. The gun weighs approximately 1,000 pounds. It was recovered from approximately 30 feet of water, two miles west of Sand Key in the Florida Keys.Collection
Artifact CollectionMade/Created
Date made
circa 1788Time Period
18th CenturyPlace
Region
United Kingdom, Western EuropeContinent
EuropeLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
CannonNomenclature Sub-Class
ArtilleryNomenclature Class
ArmamentsNomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Height
13 inWidth
63 inDepth
20 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Fair