Subdeacon Joe Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 1860s photo of a massive Rodman 15-inch smoothbore cannon on a wrought iron barbette carriage, at the Watertown Arsenal in Massachusetts. Note the ratchet elevating mechanism at the breech, and the davit for hoisting the projectile to the muzzle for loading. The 15-inch Rodman weighed just under 25 tons, and it fired a 400-lb solid shot and a 352-lb shell, propelled by a 40-lb powder charge. [Image source: National Archives at Boston.] 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Did they name it Dennis~? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantry Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 36 minutes ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: Did they name it Dennis~? Go to your room 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 1 hour ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: Did they name it Dennis~? 36 minutes ago, Chantry said: Go to your room Now, now....it could have been worse... He could have asked if it was Hillary. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 14 minutes ago, Subdeacon Joe said: Now, now....it could have been worse... He could have asked if it was Hillary. Then it would need an “h” for ham. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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