ltwilliammowett:Carronade 1805 © Naval Museum of QuébecCarronades were shorter and lighter than cann
ltwilliammowett:Carronade 1805 © Naval Museum of QuébecCarronades were shorter and lighter than cannon, and very effective in close combat. This projectile’s greater speed inflicted more damage, both to enemy vessels and to the crew manning it, many of whom were wounded by numerous wood fragments -- source link