Hook, Wad
Trinity Museum
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| Nom de l'objet : | Hook, Wad |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | 5: T&E For Science & Technology |
| Matériaux : | Iron |
| Numéro d'accession : | 2008.20.3 |
| Date absolue : | Unknown |
| Description : | A wad hook with a short handle and a spiral-shape top. They were designed for the removal of wads from the breech of the cannon. When paper cartridges or occasionally when the cloth cartridges were used, the base of the cartridge was left in the breech after firing the gun. This would normally be extinguished by the sponge, but in a very short time they would build up to the point where they blocked the vent and prevented ignition of the powder of the next round. To eliminate this problem, the wad hook was used to remove the residue of the earlier shots. |
| Longueur : | 21.500 |
| Établissement : |
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| Ville de l'établissement : | Trinity |
| Province de l'établissement : | Newfoundland and Labrador |
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