Grenades in Naval Warfare of the GAoP

[Captain Midnight]

Here's a description of the grenadoes from the QAR site, including the fuses:

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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."

[blackjohn]

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