Heavy Cannons

Heavy Cannons (Siege and Garrison, Seacoast)

24-PDR Siege Guns

24-pdr Model 1819 and later models

32-Pdr Seacoast guns

Introduction

Model 1829

Models 1840 and 1845

Rifled Model 1845

42-pdr Seacoast Guns

Introduction – Comparison of models and discussion of projectiles used

42-pdr Seacoast Gun Model 1831

42-pdr Seacoast Gun Model 1839

42-pdr Seacoast Gun Models 1840 and 1845

Rifled 42-pdr guns – Federal and Confederate

Confederate 42-pdr gun and 42-pdrs confiscated from Bellona Foundry

Siege and Garrison Rifles

4.5-inch Siege (Ordnance) Rifle

4.62-inch Gorgas Rifle

Parrott Rifles

Columbiads

Rodman Guns

15-inch Rodman Guns

24-PDR howitzers

24-pdr Siege and Garrison (Flank) Howitzer Model 1844

8-inch Siege & Garrison Howitzers

Model 1841.

Also discussed in relation to the battle of Legareville, S.C., December 25, 1863.

A look at three Model 1841 siege howitzers that served in the Mexican War.

Confederate (Tredegar) production of “rifle” howitzers probably using the Model 1841 form.

Model 1861 with an Up-Close look.

Mortars

Introduction to Civil War era mortars

Wooden Mortars at Vicksburg

Early 10-inch Seacoast Mortars

13-inch Seacoast Mortars

Part 1: History and Design

Part 2: Projectiles used in 13-inch mortars

Part 3: Use of 13-inch mortars at Island No. 10 (and the full article at CWN 150 Blog)

Part 4: Use of 13-inch mortars at New Orleans (and the full article at CWN 150 Blog)

Part 5: Mortars at Yorktown