Fragment, Cannon Muzzle
Object/Artifact
Artifact 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. However, based on the location that it was found, and the size of the cannon it belonged to (a six-pounder), it may have been from either the Row Galley Congress or Washington.
Valcour Bay Research Project Collection
1776
Cannon
Artillery
Armaments
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Archaeological Project Number
W01-06
15.5 cm
23.5 cm
36 cm
Iron
Very Good
Good
conserved
Although it is not confirmed, the location where both of the apron (W99-01) and the cannon muzzle fragment (W01-06) were found suggest they may be related to one another.