This piece of canister (cluster) shot is 1in (2.5cm) in diameter and weighs 1.5 oz (42 g). These measurements suggest that this round was fired from a swivel gun.
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
