March 25, 2010
New Cannon Images
Check out a new gallery of images from the boring of the second coehorn casting. Tradesmen were pleased with the results, save for one obvious area of porosity/inclusion.
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March 25, 2010
Check out a new gallery of images from the boring of the second coehorn casting. Tradesmen were pleased with the results, save for one obvious area of porosity/inclusion.
Learn more about the cannon project.
This project is possible through a generous gift by the Ambrose and Ida Fredrickson Foundation. Research assistance was provided by Firepower: The Royal Artillery Museum, and the National Park Service. We are grateful to the Museum Restoration Service and The Royal Artillery Historical Trust for the use of their images.