Subdeacon Joe Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 shared his first post. Something from my last voyage: gun barrel from battlecruiser SMS Seydlitz (right gun, from turrent E) damaged by heavy projectile during the Battle of Jutland. Exibited in the Deutsches Marinemuseum in Wilhelmshaven Very tough ship. Especially for a battlecruiser. If I recall she received 22 hits from heavy shells (and 1 torpedo), and got her all main guns knocked out. This photo shows how badly she was damaged during that battle, but still managed get home on her own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 I hate it when a main gun gets a hole in the barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 I hate it when a main gun gets a hole in the barrel. Looks like a dent rather than a hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Small Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 I hate it when a main gun gets a hole in the barrel. I guess you mean "An extra hole" It does need 2 to operate properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Was that cannon made by Marlin? I see it has Micro-groove rifling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Cut it off and down load the charge. <g> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Was that cannon made by Marlin? I see it has Micro-groove rifling. There are no “cannons” on Navy vessels, regardless of whose Navy. They are called “Guns”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 There are no “cannons” on Navy vessels, regardless of whose Navy. They are called “Guns”. The USS Constitution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 The USS Constitution? 44 Gun United States Class Frigate. Even though she has 52 guns. 30 each 24 pounder long guns, 20 each 32 pounder carronades, and 2 each 24 pounder bow chasers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Cut it off and down load the charge. <g> Gamer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 The USS Constitution? They are called “Guns”. Anyone that calls them cannons is a ground pounder in disguise. Actually, from way way back the cannons on ships have been called “guns” because the early ones we’re designed for a high muzzle velocity, level firing at short distances. They were called “guns” vs cannons. Over time, the name “guns” has been attached to all shipboard mounted projectile firing equipment. A Sailor or Marine calling a small arm a “gun” is thoroughly chastised as being a dolt and quickly corrected to use the proper term for the small arm (rifle, shotgun, pistol, revolver). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 They are called “Guns”. Anyone that calls them cannons is a ground pounder in disguise. Never! Cannon cocker however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 "This is my rifle; this is my gun....." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFOOT SASS #11947 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 A cannon is a gun but a gun is not a cannon. Got it! Blackfoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Big cannons on that boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 I bet that made some ears ring. I just wonder where the shell went after it glanced off the barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc X Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Big cannons on that boat! Boats go under the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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