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Cannonballs typically weighed between 6 to 32 pounds (about 2.7 to 14.5 kilograms), depending on the size of the cannon they were intended for. Most common types used during the 18th and 19th centuries were around 12 pounds. The weight was designed to provide a good balance between range and impact when fired from cannons.
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Were cannon balls ever made out of gold?
Cannonballs were typically made from iron or lead due to their density and availability, but there are rare historical accounts of decorative or ceremonial cannonballs made from gold. These gold cannonballs were not practical for actual warfare, as the cost and weight would have made them ineffective. Instead, they served as symbols of wealth or power, often displayed in royal armories or as trophies.
What are cannonballs?
Cannonballs are a type of ammunition which is made of metal, most notably Iron, made into the shape of, hence its name, a ball. Most ships before the 1910-1920s used this ammunition, as well as cannons. Early guns made before this period as well used a similar, but very tiny variant made of wood or other softer metals.
What is the history behind canonballs?
Cannonballs were invented around the same time as the cannon which was around the 1600's. They were used as weapons that could be fired from a safe distance to keep away enemies.
Why were civil war cannon balls made of iron?
Civil War cannonballs were primarily made of iron because it was a durable and readily available material that could withstand the high pressures generated when fired from cannons. Iron cannonballs offered greater density and mass compared to alternatives like stone or lead, allowing for more effective penetration of fortifications and armor. Additionally, iron could be easily cast into the desired shape, making it suitable for mass production during the war. The use of iron also allowed for the incorporation of explosive shells, enhancing their lethality on the battlefield.
Were there gold cannonballs?
No. Never heard of such. Gold and Lead have a lot of the same metal properties so it could work. They both have about same density. It would be very expensive ammunition. I don't think there were Brass cannon balls either. The guns were made of brass but not the balls.
Who supplied the cannonballs for the War Of 1812?
CannonBalls R us
How many cannonballs are there on the Alfred monument in swanage?
there are 4 cannonballs
Are cannonballs magnetic?
Cannonballs are typically made of iron or steel, which can be magnetic. However, the magnetic properties of cannonballs can vary depending on the specific materials used and their composition.
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Where did cannonballs come from in medieval times?
Cannonballs did not exist in medieval times. They belong to a later era.
What do cannons fire?
Cannonballs
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Hevy Metel
How hevy is a blck bear?
33 stone
Will hevy rain be on xbox 360?
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a cougar is 250 pounds
How hevy are llamas?
fifty bazzillion tons
How hevy is a kilogram?
250 kilograms [piano]
