New Naval Gunner, seeking info.

[txporter]

I have recently been appointed/volunteered to the the Ship's Gunner on the Onrust, a replica of the first ship built in NY State ca. 1614. She is a Dutch yacht mounting 6 6 lbrs.

Prior experience with muzzle loaders limited to T-C Seneca percussion cap lock.

Our web site is at http://www.theonrust.com. Blog has lots of great pictures on it.

I have seen a couple of reenactment guides from Englis Civil War period that discuss 17th Cen. Artillery, but am also looking for advice/safety guides for naval vessels.

- Recommended powder charges for blanks/saluting charges.

- tin foil cartridges: pros and cons?

- Best way to clean after firing before storage?

- linstock or hold the slow match directly? What would a naval linstock look like?

Lots more as I think of it, but just wanted to introduce myself and thank you in advance for any and all advice.

Tom P.

 

[bingo1952]

What sort of guns will you be mounting? Hate to answer a question but we need more info.

 

[J.D.]

I have recently been appointed/volunteered to the the Ship's Gunner on the Onrust, a replica of the first ship built in NY State ca. 1614. She is a Dutch yacht mounting 6 6 lbrs.

Prior experience with muzzle loaders limited to T-C Seneca percussion cap lock.
Tom P.

IMHO, you need to be properly trained and certified in artillery safety before you can train anyone else.

I strongly suggest that you, and as many of the vessels crew as possible, attend an artillery safety certification class, hosted by the Forces of Montcalm and Wolf. This class is absolutely necessary to learn the skills needed to prevent blowing yourself, another crew member, or the vessel out of the water.

Safety cert is good for two years, and is renewed simply be attending the cert class. Artillery safety cert classes hosted by the Forces are free, BTW.

 

[txporter]

J.D.

I agree whole-heartedly. Where might I contact this organization?

I'm in Albany NY, so not so far from Canada, where I presume FoMW are at.

Correction on gun size:

These will be 2 5/8 inch bore, approximately a 2 1/2 to 3 pounder, if my rusty highschool maths applied.

Tom P.

 

[txporter]

Something a bit like a falconet, about 2 - 3 pounder mounted on a three wheeled carriage (modeled on contemporary Dutch design) Not so long barreled. Two wheels in front, one in back.

Tom P.

 

[J.D.]

J.D.

I agree whole-heartedly. Where might I contact this organization?

I'm in Albany NY, so not so far from Canada, where I presume FoMW are at.

Tom P.

http://www.frob.net/forces/

 

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