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Fragment, Howitzer Shell

Object/Artifact

Artifact 05-92 is a fragment of a cast-iron Howitzer shell. It has an irregular shape with virtually no pitting on the outside. There is a single line casting mark circles the middle of the fragment. There is some interior pitting. This object fits with 05-96 as part of the same shell.

Valcour Bay Research Project Collection

1776

Shell, Artillery

Shell, Armament

Ammunition

Armaments

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Archaeological Project Number

05-92

4.2 cm

10 in

15 in

4.2 cm thick, 15.0 length, 10.0 width, somewhat irregular in shape

Iron

Cast Iron

Good

Conserved

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