Howitzer Shell, fragment
Object/Artifact
Artifact 05-96 is a fragment of a cast-iron Howitzer shell. It has an irregular shape. There is virtually no pitting on the outside. A single line casting mark circles the middle of the fragment. There is some interior pitting. This object fits with 05-92 as part of the same shell.
Valcour Bay Research Project Collection
1776
Shell, Artillery
Shell, Armament
Ammunition
Armaments
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Archaeological Project Number
05-96
10-1/2 in
4 cm
10 in
Roughly triangular in shape.
IronCast Iron
Good
Conserved
Valcour BayLake Champlain
VermontNew York
Battle of Valcour Bay
