Fort Morgan: Old Battery by Buffalo1
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One last view of Fort Morgan for the history lovers. Here's a view of the old outer works on the southwest corner. The small red brick building is actually a furnace for heating canon balls red hot! This "hot shot" was meant to set wooden warships on fire after ripping a big chunk out of them. A plug had to be inserted between the powder charge and the ball, otherwise the hot shot would set off the gun powder as it was rammed home. Even with a plug, I'll bet the gunners weren't thrilled about handling this type of load.
Comments (11)
Syrup
Nice capture,thanks fer the info too! :B eaver !
cole4965
Wonderful image. Again, thanks!
Richardphotos
sure brings back memories on my trip through there and an excellent capture. 3 cheers for Lamberts!!!
busi2ness
Fine detail and excellent reportage of the historical event. I am sursprised to learn what a "hot shot" means!
Biffowitz
Intriguing capture, along with some pretty interesting history!!!
jocko500
real good shot of this place
erlandpil
Good capture again erland
Valerie-Ducom
A little blur but I like this place :)
tallpindo
I always feel responsible for the technology explained in these military exhibits. Yet, it will go on without me.
Buffalo1
Thanks everybody!@valou:I mentioned on several other postings that something seems to be lost on some of my prints as they fly through cyberspace. I always recommend that you try a full size view for a better image.
Vik9740
once again another great sot of the old fort!