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Steps in the loading and firing of a 15-inch Rodman gun (following left to right): (1) A crew of fourteen serviced the 15-inch Rodman gun

Steps in the loading and firing of a 15-inch Rodman gun (following left to right): (1) A crew of fourteen serviced the 15-inch Rodman gun

At the command "LOAD!", four cannoneers carried the heavy projectile to the gun, using shell hooks and a bar; (2) After cleaning the bore and inserting the explosive charge the projectile was hoisted into position at the muzzle; (3) 15-inch projectile was inserted and set home with the rammer; (4) a ratchet cranked the gun forward on its chassis to firing position. Recoil at discharge caused the gun to slide back; (5) The gunner looked through a removable sight to determine elevation and direction. The cannoneers rotated the carriage right or left at the gunner's command.

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Fortifications/Coastal Defenses, (HFC ArtTheme)
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Code: FOMC

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Baltimore city, Maryland
Latitude: 39.2619018554688, Longitude: -76.5803985595703

Image Management System : IMS 05720

HFC Commissioned Art Collection

20190904

01/01/1981 - 12/30/1981

Exhibit 20/Graphic # 20-11

O 15

Public Can View

Organization: Harpers Ferry Center
Address: Harpers Ferry Center, 67 Mather Place, Harpers Ferry, WV, 25425, 304-535-5050

Monday, October 7, 2019 2:47:25 PM

Monday, October 7, 2019 2:47:25 PM

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