18-pounder long gun - Wikipedia
The 18-pounder long gun was an intermediary calibre piece of naval artillery mounted on warships of the Age of Sail. They were used as main guns on the most typical frigates of the early 19th century, on the second deck of third-rate ships of the line, and even on the third deck of late first-rate ships of the line.
QF 18-pounder gun - Wikipedia
The Ordnance QF 18-pounder, [note 3] or simply 18-pounder gun, was the standard British Empire field gun of the First World War -era. It formed the backbone of the Royal Field Artillery during the war, and was produced in large numbers. It was used by British Forces in all the main theatres, and by British troops in Russia in 1919.
Naval artillery in the Age of Sail - Wikipedia
Naval artillery in the Age of Sail encompasses the period of roughly 1571–1862: when large, sail-powered wooden naval warships dominated the high seas, mounting a large variety of types and sizes of cannon as their main armament. By modern standards, these cannon were extremely inefficient, difficult to load, and short ranged.
Replica and Construction - The Alamo
In the Fall of 2020, the Alamo released “The Alamo 18-Pounder Cannon: Research to Replica.” This report told the story of the 18-pounder cannon and its mysterious disappearance, and detailed the research done to determine the age, size, and …
The Alamo 18-Pounder Cannon: Research To Replica
This research report focuses on the iconic 18-pound cannon that played a prominent role in the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. Through this new research, many new conclusions are now apparent that challenge commonly held beliefs about the cannon.
Research for the 18-pounder focused on determining the cannon’s approximate weight, length, country of origin and approximate diameter of the muzzle. Because the 18-pounder no longer exists, the research had to be done using primary source material, photographs, and computer-generated renderings.
Revolutionary War Artillery - U.S. National Park Service
Feb 26, 2015 · Field Gun Cannon, mortars and howitzers made up the three types of artillery used at Yorktown by the Americans, French and British. Cannon included both field guns, which were lightweight, mobile pieces and heavy siege guns which had limited mobility.
Artillery in Canada: 18-pounder QF field gun - SilverHawkAuthor
The Ordnance QF 18-pounder, gun, was the standard British Empire field gun of the First World War-era. It formed the backbone of the Royal Field Artillery during the war, and was produced in large numbers. It was used by British and Canadian Forces in all the main theatres, and by British and Canadian troops in Russia in 1919.
NPS Interpretive Series: Artillery Through the Ages - U.S.
Sep 12, 2003 · Siege and garrison cannon included 24-pounder and 8-inch bronze howitzers (fig. 14b), a 10-inch bronze mortar (fig. 14a), 12-, 18-, and 24-pounder iron guns (fig. 14c) and later the 4-1/2;-inch cast-iron rifle.
18 Pounder QF, Mark IV - The Royal Canadian Artillery Museum
The 18 Pounder was in Canadian service from 1906-1941, replacing the 12 Pounder BL. It was the first modern field gun in Canadian service. Gunners loaded the 18 Pounder with fixed, one-piece cartridges from the breech.