Fort Greene in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Artillery Projectiles of the American Revolution
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 6, 2018
1. Artillery Projectiles of the American Revolution Marker
The depictions of the various examples of round shot are actual size.
SOLID OR BALL SHOT
was the most typical round. The calibre is the bore diameter which corresponds to the weight of the projectile as shown here.
1.5 inch 2 pounder
2.9 inch 3 pounder
4.2 inch 6 pounder
4.6 inch 12 pounder
5.8 inch 24 pounder
8 inch 46 pounder howitzer
10 inch - 93 pounder mortar
13 inch 200 pounder mortar
GRAPE SHOT OR CANISTER SHOT
Multiple balls or pieces of stone or metal were packed in paper or cloth used to fire at a number of targets. This was perfected just after the American Revolution in 1784 by British Lieutenant Shrapnel.
CHAIN SHOT AND BAR SHOT
Split solid shot that were joined by a chain or bar which would spin out when fired cutting through sails, rope, rigging and anything in its path, ideal for disabling, but not sinking, ships.
BOMB
Solid shot was drilled and filled with gunpowder. A fuse would be lit just before firing causing the ball to explode after reaching the target.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.
Location. 40° 41.53′ N, 73° 58.475′ W. Marker is in
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Artillery of the American Revolution (here, next to this marker); What is a Redoubt Anyway? (here, next to this marker); African American Heroes of the American Revolution (here, next to this marker); Fort Greene Park (a few steps from this marker); Delafield Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Ginkgo (within shouting distance of this marker); On the Occasion of the Bicentennial of the United States of America (within shouting distance of this marker); Prison Ship Martyrs Monument
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 6, 2018
2. Artillery Projectiles of the American Revolution Marker site
The marker is within the Fort Putnam redoubt display.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 6, 2018
3. Inset
Grape or canister shot
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 6, 2018
4. Inset
Chain and bar shot
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 6, 2018
5. Inset
Bomb
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 1,068 times since then and 129 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 21, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
