Historical information
A cannon ball, made of iron, is used as ammunition for a cannon and fired at a target.
Significance
Cannons with cannon balls as ammunition were installed at Warrnambool for protection from possible invasion in the mid-to-late 19th century and early 20th century.
Physical description
Cannon ball, iron, painted black.
Inscriptions & markings
Originally marked "16"
Subjects
flagstaff hill ,flagstaff hill maritime museum and village ,warrnambool ,maritime museum ,maritime village ,great ocean road ,shipwreck coast ,cannon ball ,ammunition ,cannon ,fortifications ,military equipment ,firearm
References
On display
Identifier
1375
Date made
Victorian era
Production methods
Fabricate
Materials
iron
Measurements
Width: 16 centimetres, Height: 16 centimetres
This record was last updated one year ago
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