Ships 1812 Armament Flashcards
1
Q
Identify the Weight of the Long Guns (24lb)
A
6500 Lbs
2
Q
Range of the long gun?
A
1200 YDs
3
Q
Shot Weight of the Long Gun?
A
24 LB
4
Q
What was the manning requirement of the Long Guns?
A
9 to 14 Men
5
Q
Identify the weight of the Carronades.
A
2222 Lbs
6
Q
Range of the carronades?
A
400 Yds.
7
Q
Shot Weight of the Carronades?
A
32 Lbs.
8
Q
Manning requirement of the Carronades?
A
6 to 9 Men
9
Q
Explain the loading process and time needed to load and fire these weapons.
A
Silence Cast loose your guns take out tampions take off your aprons handle your powder horns lay on your apron point stand by to take of apron FIRE! Run in your guns Sponge your guns Load Cartridge Ram Home cartridge Load shot Load Wad Ram home Man side tackle Run out gun (repeat)
10
Q
Identify the types of ordinance used by the ships guns during the age of sail.
A
Star Shot Bar(chain) shot Cannister Shot Grape Shot Double head Ball
11
Q
What was the purpose of fire buckets and wetting the deck prior to commencing battle?
A
Wet the decks to prevent stray embers from the guns creating fire on the ship. Buckets used to disperse water to the deck.
