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A 32-pounder carronade.
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| A 32-pounder carronade. |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: B9921_14 |
| Description: A replica carronade on wooden rear chock carriage with quoin elevation. It has a calibre of 6.25 inches (15.9 cm) and the Royal cypher of George III (1760-1820). It is one of a batch of non-firing replicas made to re-equip historic fortifications.
The carronades were a highly successful design, and were particularly deadly in close combat. |
| Creator: Carron Company |
| Date: 20th century |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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