Cluster Shot

Name/Title

Cluster Shot

Description

Artifact 00-10 is a piece of cast iron cluster (canister or case) shot. The ball measures ⅞in (2.2cm) in diameter and weighs 1.3 oz (36.4 g). The size and weight of the ball suggest that it came from a small caliber weapon, possibly a swivel gun. It is impossible to determine if this projectile is of American or British origin.

Collection

Valcour Bay Research Project Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1776

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Shot, Case

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Shot

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Ammunition

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Archaeological Project Number

Other Number

00-10

Dimensions

Diameter

2.2 cm

Weight

1.3 oz

Material

Iron

Conservation

Notes

Conserved

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Lake

Valcour Bay, Lake Champlain

State/Province

Vermont, New York

Related Events

Event

Battle of Valcour Bay