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The Gun with which we won the Great War with France

The Gun with which we won the Great War with France.jpg Naval Gunnery in the Old DaysMiniaturesEarly Breech-loading CannonNaval Gunnery in the Old DaysMiniaturesEarly Breech-loading CannonNaval Gunnery in the Old DaysMiniaturesEarly Breech-loading CannonNaval Gunnery in the Old DaysMiniaturesEarly Breech-loading Cannon

Observe the heavy breeching-rope attaching the gun to the ship's side; the tackle and block for running in and out; the wooden wheels, and the "quoins" or wedges for elevating the gun.