5.5" Howitzer Shell
Object/Artifact
Artifact W01-09 is a 5.5" hollow cast-iron Howitzer shell. There were two British gunboats carrying this armament - the Carcass and the Blast. There is a significant casting imperfection on this artifact. It is associated with W01-09.02, W01-09.03, and W01-09.04.
Valcour Bay Research Project Collection
1776
Shell, Artillery
Shell, Armament
Ammunition
Armaments
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Archaeological Project Number
W01-09
50.9 mm
131.6 mm
Iron
Cast Iron
Good
Conserved