Fragment, Howitzer Shell

Name/Title

Fragment, Howitzer Shell

Description

Artifact 05-96 is a fragment of a cast-iron Howitzer shell. It has an irregular shape. There is virtually no pitting on the outside. A single line casting mark circles the middle of the fragment. There is some interior pitting. This object fits with 05-92 as part of the same shell.

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

05-96

Dimensions

Height

10-1/2 in

Width

4 cm

Length

10 in

Dimension Notes

Roughly triangular in shape.

Material

Iron, Cast Iron

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Conservation

Notes

Conserved

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Lake

Valcour Bay, Lake Champlain

State/Province

Vermont, New York

Related Events

Event

Battle of Valcour Bay