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Dahlgren's Tests
Test record 221
Testing officer: John Dahlgren
Target: 5 layers of 2" laminated iron, improved quality, backed by 24" of oak and pine sandwich. Placed against clay bank.
Weapon: VIII-inch SB columbiad, reinforced breech.
Range: 102 yards.
Shot: Solid steel shot, batch XV. 69 lb weight.
Powder charge: 24 lbs powder
Results of test: Gun exploded with tremendous force.
Conclusion: Discover manufacturing technique of British 68 pound SB gun of 112 cwt. Urgently.
(Short funny due to insomnia.
I remain entertained by the idea of Dahlgren steadily blowing up many of his own cannon trying to find either efficacious armour or an effective gun...)