Fragment, 8 Howitzer Shell

Name/Title

Fragment, 8" Howitzer Shell

Description

Artifact W00-29 is a fragment of an 8" cast-iron Howitzer shell. There were two British gunboats carrying 8-Inch Howitzers, Firebrand and Tartar. This artifact has not been documented in detail.

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

W00-29

Dimensions

Width

43.2 mm

Length

36.5 mm

Dimension Notes

36.5mm - 43.2mm thick. Weight 4.53 kg.

Material

Iron, Cast Iron

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Conservation

Notes

Conserved

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

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Related Places

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