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Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: naval practice with a 100-pounder, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: naval practice with a 100-pounder, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: naval practice with a 100-pounder, 1862. British sailors firing a cannon. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph from the Illustrated London News in 1862 depicts a significant moment in the Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal. The Armstrong Gun, a revolutionary breech-loading weapon, was a key innovation during the Industrial Revolution that transformed naval warfare. In this image, British sailors are seen practicing with a 100-pounder Armstrong Gun. The gun, a symbol of advanced technology and military might, is being fired from a stationary platform. The sailors, dressed in their naval uniforms, are intently focused on their task, with one man turning the crank to load the gun, while another is in the process of firing. The gun's powerful discharge is evident in the thick plume of smoke rising from the barrel. The scene takes place at Woolwich Arsenal, a historic military site in London, England, which was a hub for the production and maintenance of the British armed forces' weapons. The photograph is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the men who manufactured and operated these formidable weapons during the nineteenth century. The black-and-white image, with its intricate engraving, captures the essence of a pivotal moment in the annals of military history.
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