Fragment, 8" Howitzer Shell
Object/Artifact
Artifact W00-29 is a fragment of an 8" cast-iron Howitzer shell. There were two British gunboats carrying 8-Inch Howitzers, Firebrand and Tartar. This artifact has not been documented in detail.
Valcour Bay Research Project Collection
1776
Shell, Artillery
Shell, Armament
Ammunition
Armaments
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Archaeological Project Number
W00-29
43.2 mm
36.5 mm
36.5mm - 43.2mm thick. Weight 4.53 kg.
Iron
Cast Iron
Good
Conserved