Dominican Republic Research

18th Century Cannon Data Sheet

In Feet and 10ths of Feet

Cannon #1

Length = 7.65 ft.
Muzzle Diameter = 0.90 ft.
Muzzle to Trunnion (centered) = 4.30 ft.

Cannon #2

Length = 8.50 ft.
Muzzle Diameter = 0.90 ft.
Muzzle to Trunnion (centered) = 4.55 ft.

Cannon #3

Length = 8.50 ft.
Muzzle Diameter = 1.05 ft.
Muzzle to Trunnion (centered) = 5.15 ft.
Cascabell Breech = 0.7 ft.

It is approxarnently 80 ft. between the two groups of cannons.
The Anchor is approxamently 16 ft. long (Crown to Ring).2

(1) Taken from March 1996
Indiana University/Kings College, London Survey
(2) Taken from 1983 J. Kahl Survey.

Last updated: 3 October 1996
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Dominican Republic Research

18th Century Cannon Data Sheet

In Feet and 10ths of Feet

(1) Taken from March 1996 Indiana University/Kings College, London Survey (2) Taken from 1983 J. Kahl Survey.

(1) Taken from March 1996
Indiana University/Kings College, London Survey
(2) Taken from 1983 J. Kahl Survey.