Cannonball, ca. 1775

Photo by Ralph Morang

Photo by Ralph Morang

Name/Title

Cannonball, ca. 1775

Entry/Object ID

695

Description

In 1775, on account of the ill feeling between the officers of the British man-of-war Scarborough and the townsfolks of New Castle, a shot was fired into the Trefethern house and badly damaged the roof. This is thought to be that cannonball. It was preserved for many years and was presented to the Portsmouth Historical Society by Mr. Gerard Amazeen.

Collection

Portsmouth Historical Society Curatorial Collection

Acquisition

Accession

695

Source or Donor

Amazeen, Gerard

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Gerard Amazeen

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1775

Dimensions

Circumference

14-3/8 in

Material

Base metals