Federal
Spherical
DIAMETER: 5.65 inches
GUN: 24-pounder Coehorn mortar, 5.82-inch caliber
LENGTH: -
WEIGHT: 16 pounds 13 ounces
CONSTRUCTION: Shell
SABOT: None
FUZING: Wooden fuze plug, paper time fuze
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Federal
DIAMETER: 5.65 inches |
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| The Federals used two tin straps, with loops on them, to aid in loading and centering the projectile's fuze in the Coehorn mortar. The two straps cross underneath and wrap completely around the projectile and the ends of the straps are passed through the slits of the collar, folded down, and set flat. This pictured specimen is missing a portion of one strap. This style of Coehorn mortar projectile was used extensively in the Petersburg, Virginia, Campaign. This projectile was recovered from City Point, VA. General U.S. Grant's supply headquarters for the Siege of Petersburg. | ||||
