5.5 Howitzer Shell

Name/Title

5.5" Howitzer Shell

Description

Artifact W01-14 was originally labeled as a 12 lb round shot in the VBRP report, but it is more likely a 5.5" Howitzer shell. It is associated with the fuse pieces W01-14.02 and W01-14.03.

Collection

Valcour Bay Research Project Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1776

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Shell, Artillery

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Shell, Armament

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

W01-14

Dimensions

Height

6-1/2 in

Depth

136.5 mm

Weight

6.47 kg

Material

Iron

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Conservation

Notes

Conserved

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dennis O'Neil, Greg Durocher

Related Places

Place

Lake

Valcour Bay, Lake Champlain

State/Province

Vermont, New York

Related Events

Event

Battle of Valcour Bay