Publisher's Synopsis
This is a report from the United States Navy's Bureau of Ordnance to Commodore Warrington regarding a thirty-two pounder cannon. Likely dating from around 1850, this document provides technical details and observations about the performance and characteristics of this naval gun.
The report offers insights into the technological and engineering aspects of naval artillery during the mid-19th century. It will be of interest to historians of military technology, naval warfare, and the U.S. Navy.
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