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Large Mortar, cast at the Vauxhall Foundry, Liverpool, 1856. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
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Large Mortar, cast at the Vauxhall Foundry, Liverpool, 1856. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
Large Mortar, cast at the Vauxhall Foundry, Liverpool, 1856. This immense mortar was cast at the works of Messrs. George Forrester and Co...The rough casting weighed about thirty tons; having had a head cast on it the same length as the finished mortar. The metal is entirely of charcoal iron, from the Acadian Company's mines, near Nova Scotia. It is a very pure and strong metal, showing in analysis very little, if any, sulphur...The shells...weigh, uncharged, rather more than 5 cwt. each; and it is expected that with a full charge, or about 40 lb. weight of powder, the range will exceed 7000 yards...The diameter of this monster mortar is 18 inches in the bore, by 5 ft. 8 in. length of chamber, its outside dimensions being 3 ft. 9 in. diameter by 7 ft 6 in. long. The finished weight is 14½ tons'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This impressive mortar, titled "Large Mortar, cast at the Vauxhall Foundry, Liverpool, 1856," was created by renowned English engraver Ebenezer Landells. The mortar was cast at the esteemed works of George Forrester and Co. in Liverpool, England, and weighed an impressive 14½ tons upon completion. The rough casting alone weighed approximately thirty tons and was made entirely of charcoal iron, sourced from the Acadian Company's mines near Nova Scotia. This metal, known for its purity and strength, contained minimal sulphur as shown in analysis. The mortar's shells weighed around 5 cwt. each when uncharged, and it was anticipated that with a full charge of approximately 40 lb. weight of powder, the mortar's range would surpass 7000 yards. The mortar's bore measured 18 inches in diameter, with a chamber length of 5 ft. 8 in., and its outside dimensions were 3 ft. 9 in. in diameter and 7 ft 6 in. long. This mortar, a marvel of 19th-century technology, was a significant addition to Britain's heavy artillery during the Crimean War. Its creation was documented in the "Illustrated London News" in 1856, showcasing the advancements in weaponry and manufacturing during this period. Landells' engraving captures the immense scale and intricacy of this mortar, providing a glimpse into the world of 19th-century warfare and the remarkable innovations of the time.
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