Gun (13A37)
A cannon displayed at Yacht Haven Quay, Oreston. The gun is heavily eroded with no mouldings visible and shows signes of having been recovered from the sea. The gun was probably used as a mooring bollard and was found on site during redevelopment work.
Base ring to muzzle |
1975mm (6ft 6in) |
Overall length |
2161mm (7ft 1in) |
Base ring diameter |
384mm (3.12 in) |
Base ring to trunnion CL |
Not Possible |
Trunnion offset |
Not Possible |
Trunnion diameter |
Not Possible |
Bore |
150mm approx (5.5 - 6in) |
Muzzle swell diameter |
281mm |
Trunnion offset |
Unknown |
Trunnion width - distance between faces |
Unknown |
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Images
Overall view of the cannon |
Side elevation of the breech |
View along the cannon from the breech |
References