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[[Cannon]]s and mortars used on both sides during the [[Siege of Boston]] were made of [[brass]] or [[iron]]. Some were 3 meters long with a weight of 2 tons. These cannons shot projectiles of around 10 kilos over more than 3 km. A dozen highly trained men were required to use them at an average firing capacity of 4 projectiles per minute. Though having a notable destructive power, this kind of artillery was not accurate. During the evacuation of [[Boston]] in 1776, the [[United Kingdom|British]] fired around 700 cannonballs, but only 4 victims were reported. | |||
[[Cannon]]s and mortars used on both sides during the [[Siege of Boston]] were made of brass or [[iron]]. Some were 3 meters long with a weight of 2 tons. These cannons shot projectiles of around 10 kilos over more than 3 km. A dozen highly trained men were required to use them at an average firing capacity of 4 projectiles per minute. Though having a notable destructive power, this kind of artillery was not accurate. During the evacuation of [[Boston]] in 1776, the [[United Kingdom|British]] fired around 700 cannonballs, but only 4 victims were reported. | [[Category:Abstergo Cloud database entries]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:13, 28 September 2026
Cannons and mortars used on both sides during the Siege of Boston were made of brass or iron. Some were 3 meters long with a weight of 2 tons. These cannons shot projectiles of around 10 kilos over more than 3 km. A dozen highly trained men were required to use them at an average firing capacity of 4 projectiles per minute. Though having a notable destructive power, this kind of artillery was not accurate. During the evacuation of Boston in 1776, the British fired around 700 cannonballs, but only 4 victims were reported.