Name/Title
Fragment, Musket LockDescription
Artifact 04-57 is a musket lock fragment missing its spring. This is the front half of the side plate of a musket lock, flash pin intact. Found adjacent to where we think the Philadelphia rested on the lake bottom. Hagglund's collection includes half of a flint lock, and may be the exact match for this piece, confirming the location of the Philadelphia's resting place. It is possible that this piece was part of a musket that exploded from overuse, similar to the exploded cannon on the gunboat New York.Use
This artifact is a portion of the iron plate that would have held a musket lock onto the stock.Collection
Valcour Bay Research Project CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Musket, FlintlockNomenclature Primary Object Term
MusketNomenclature Sub-Class
FirearmsNomenclature Class
ArmamentsNomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Archaeological Project NumberOther Number
04-57Dimensions
Dimension Notes
62mm W at its widest; 45.6mm W second pieceRelationships
Related Places
Place
Lake
Valcour Bay, Lake ChamplainState/Province
Vermont, New YorkRelated Events
Event
Battle of Valcour Bay
