Cannon Ball with Center Hole

Description
Sponsors
1812 History
Department of Canadian Heritage This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.
Media Type
Object
Description
This cannonball was fashioned during the War of 1812 period. It features a center hole for an explosive charge. This item gives insight into military ammunition from the War of 1812. Further research in 2010 shows it is a 3 1/2 inch shell, intact with a ribbed throat.
Subject(s)
Cannon balls
Military Weapons
Military - 1812
War of 1812
Local identifier
971.194
Geographic Coverage
Recommended Citation
Image courtesy of the Niagara Historical Society & Museum
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