Armstrong Shell
Production date
Circa 1864
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Description
An Armstrong shell with top of cap broken off. The shell is rifled indicating that it has been fired.
Found at Bethlehem in 1899. Research on this shell identified it as a shell type that would have been fired from one of the ships in the harbour during the Battle of Gate Pa.
Found at Bethlehem in 1899. Research on this shell identified it as a shell type that would have been fired from one of the ships in the harbour during the Battle of Gate Pa.
Production date
Circa 1864
Measurements
360mm (length), 110mm (diameter)
Credit line
Gifted by H. Oliver
Accession number
3030/85
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