Artillery Projectiles of the American Revolution

Artillery Projectiles of the American Revolution. . , 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. ,