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

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