Apron, Cannon

Object/Artifact

DescriptionArtifact W01-04 is a lead cannon apron with a hole pierced in it. Given its size, it is likely an apron for a swivel gun.

Use

This sheet of lead would have been placed over the touchhole of a cannon when it wasn't in use to keep water and debris from entering the gun barrel.

Collection

Valcour Bay Research Project Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1776

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Artillery

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Cannon Apron

Class

Artillery

Collection Item Record