Powder Charge Scoop
Object/Artifact
Artifact W01-03 is a brass powder charge scoop with a wooden handle.
This tool was used to load a powder charge into a cannon. It is made from brass to avoid the possibility of creating a spark and igniting the powder prematurely.
Valcour Bay Research Project Collection
1776
Artillery
Armaments
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Cannon Powder Charge Scoop
Artillery
Tool
Archaeological Project Number
W01-03
1-1/16 in
54 cm
1.07 kg
CupreousWood
Fair
reevaluate
Greg DurocherDennis O'Neil
Valcour BayLake Champlain
VermontNew York
Battle of Valcour Bay
