Ridgeway Civil War Research Center,
A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War | |
Civil War Artillery | |
by Harry Ridgeway |
Rifled artillery projectile, Britten design, English manufacture, solid bolt, long pattern recovered Georgiana blockade runner, lead cup sabot, rifle, 3in. Projectile was manufactured by the English and exported to the American conflict, either side could purchase them, but primary use was southern. The design follows Britten's English patent, employing a lead cup sabot with a counter bulge or large concave teat that extends beyond the bottom. There is a ring around the nose, purpose is not determined. This tall pattern of Britten was being shipped to the Confederacy on the blockade runner "Georgiana" which was sunk off the coast of South Carolina, all were lost at the time. Projectile measures: diameter 2.9in., length 6in. weight 8lbs. (estimated, metal is typically very weak). Research Center: Artillery3414-Britten, Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 112. Details click: http://relicman.com/artillery/Artillery3414-Britten.html. |
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