1986.008.0827b
1986.008.0827b

Cannon Round Shot

Physical Object


1986.008.0827b
Santa Margarita (1622)
circa 1620
A cast iron sphere, 9.8 centimeters in diameter, was recovered from the wreck of the Spanish galleon Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622. It was meant to be fired from one of the ship’s bronze cannons.

3,572.04 g Weight