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Q: Why was gunpowder stored on the bottom of decks?
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Why was gunpowder stored at the bottom of ship decks?

Gunpowder was stored at the bottom of ship decks because most of the ship's cannons were located on the gun deck. Boys called "powder monkeys" carried gunpowder from the orlop or lowest, deck up to the gunners,


Where were the barrels of gunpowder stored during the gunpowder plot?

The gunpowder was stored in places like the Tower of London.


What was equianos main duty on board the ship?

Olaudah Equiano main duty on the was to carry gunpowder from the magazine up to the gun decks.


What are blank skateboard decks?

they dont have any decals on the bottom


Is it possible for gunpowder to degenerate over time?

Yes, if stored under poor conditions


How do you use the sdk's gun mods grinder?

you put iron in the bottom slot and gravel for 25% gunpowder or flint for 100% gunpowder


What substance has great stored energy in firearms and blasting?

Explosives, in the form of gunpowder and blasting agents.


Does the gunpowder in a typical bullet have a shelf-life after which it will not fire effectively?

If stored properly, it will last decades. I have fired ammuntion from WW1 that was stored cool and dry.


What is Elizabeth Betty Zane remembered for?

in September 1782 when Indians and British soldiers attacked Fort Henry, Virginia the gunpowder ran low in the fort. her brother's cabin was near by she volunteered to run to the cabin and get the gunpowder stored there. several other volunteered too but she argued that she knew where the gunpowder was stored. so when she went out of the fort the Indians and British soldiers were to shocked to fire at her. when she reached the cabin she grabbed the gunpowder and put it in her apron and ran back as fast as she could to the fort. the siege lasted another day and thanks to her the settlers didn't run out of gunpowder. the attacker eventually gave up and fled


What measures did Robinson Crusoe take to save his gunpowder from the rainstorm and lightning?

Robinson Crusoe stored his gunpowder in a dry cave, covered it with boards to protect it from the rain, and built a small roof to shield it from the lightning. Additionally, he made a waterproof roof using pieces of sailcloth to further protect the gunpowder.


How is gas stored in a volcano?

Gas is stored in the Magma chamber at the bottom of the volcano, along with the magma.


What was the number of decks on the Titanic?

Titanic had eleven decks, eight of them were passenger decks.