Captain Midnight Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Here's a description of the grenadoes from the QAR site, including the fuses: " Two hand grenades were found attached to a pewter platter recovered in 1998. The grenades are cast iron spheres packed with gun powder and pierced to accept a hollow wooden fuse. The fuse also contained powder and a paper match, and was lit and thrown at the enemy with devastating results. Occasionally the fuse was too long, giving the intended victims the opportunity to return the grenade to the pirates. Identical examples were recovered from the pirate ship Whydah Galley, lost off Cape Cod in 1717." "Now then, me bullies! Would you rather do the gallows dance, and hang in chains 'til the crows pluck your eyes from your rotten skulls? Or would you feel the roll of a stout ship beneath your feet again?" ---Captain William Kidd--- (1945) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Thankee John... where did you find this, and is there more??? My pleasure. Are you sure you won't need that much? It might come in handy for some of the other fun projects Mr Seller has for you! http://www.shipbrook.com/jeff/seagunner/index.html http://www.bruzelius.info/Nautica/Weaponry...1691)_p196.html My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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