Cannon Muzzle, fragment

Object/Artifact

DescriptionArtifact W01-06 is a cannon muzzle fragment. It appears that the muzzle was fractured during battle, either from a minor breach of the cannon during firing or a British cannon shot striking it. It is unknown which vessel this piece came from.

Cannon Muzzle, fragment picture number 1

Cannon Muzzle, fragment picture number 2

Collection

Valcour Bay Research Project Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1776

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Cannon

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Artillery

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

W01-06

Dimensions

Height

15.5 cm

Width

23.5 cm

Length

36 cm

Material

Iron

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Conservation

Notes

conserved

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dennis O'NeilGreg Durocher

Related Places

Place

Lake

Valcour BayLake Champlain

State/Province

VermontNew York

Related Events

Event

Battle of Valcour Bay

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Collection Item Record

Cannon Muzzle, fragment