🥇 BANNER 1812 WAR 24 POUNDER CANNONBALL FILLED WITH MUSKET BALLS

[CanDiver]

I got a really big hit in about 30ft of water. It took me about 1/2 to dig it out of the clay. When I started cleaning it I found the fuse!! Needless to say I kept it well soaked while I fulled the fuse out and while I was rinsing all the powder out of it I noticed it was full off musket balls. Also pictured is an oak gun powder barrel top with Regimental markings.

 

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[Mike from MI]

Two awesome finds! WTG!!!!!!

 

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[BOBBY PIN KING]

Holly smokes.....Nice

 

[westkybanded]

UNREAL!!! Thanks for posting!!!

 

[calisdad]

Awesome seems to be the description of choice. Works for me! WTG

My thinking is because it never got fired and you found the barrel cap, presumable close by, that the ship was sunk! Meaning there's more nearby. Lots more. But you probably thought of that. I'll be watching for more.

Congratulations.

 

[terpfan]

Another outstanding dive, CD. I really enjoy following your recoveries. Let me ask a dumb question: How is it that the wooden top of barrel would sink to the bottom? Would it have been weighted down by the contents of the barrel? Just curious....

 

[monsterrack]

That is a super cool find. It is well worth the banner

 

[romeo-1]

Another "banner" relic that means little to me because there is no history attached. Everyone here talks about "saving history". My butt... y'all just save relics from certain death. Very few here post any HISTORY. It would be great if you all posted something that gives us the history without divulging where the items are found. Big freaking deal... you found a cannonball... I want to know the HISTORY and how it got to where it's at. Regardless, awesome find. I would suggest the barrel top is as cool, or cooler, than the cannonball itself.

Troll...the end.

 

[pepperj]

Another "banner" relic that means little to me because there is no history attached. Everyone here talks about "saving history". My butt... y'all just save relics from certain death. Very few here post any HISTORY. It would be great if you all posted something that gives us the history without divulging where the items are found. Big freaking deal... you found a cannonball... I want to know the HISTORY and how it got to where it's at. Regardless, awesome find. I would suggest the barrel top is as cool, or cooler, than the cannonball itself.

WOW! Your a happy piece of work.

 

[detroitdigger]

That is an awesome find!

 

[EC.Mason]

Wow that's all I know to say. Definitely a banner find!

 

[NewsMan]

I disagree. You can show me all the relics in the world and they only mean history to the guy holding it. Once it is passed on, sold or whatever... the history of the relic is gone. Simple as that. With no STORY there is no history.

 

[romeo-1]

I disagree. You can show me all the relics in the world and they only mean history to the guy holding it. Once it is passed on, sold or whatever... the history of the relic is gone. Simple as that. With no STORY there is no history.

Why don't you go back under the bridge you came from and stop crapping on this thread. Or, maybe YOU can try finding something historic and can enlighten us with all the shiny details.

 

[ironhorse]

I disagree. You can show me all the relics in the world and they only mean history to the guy holding it. Once it is passed on, sold or whatever... the history of the relic is gone. Simple as that. With no STORY there is no history.

Why you picking on this?
There's a whole raft of other banner finds and you ain't got nothing to say about them.
Or do they got that HISTORY you're so hung up on.
Go disagree somewhere else

 

[Captin Scrap]

Interesting peace of history there bud.. Now we know how they did it.

 

[NewsMan]

Dad always said to pick your battles. I have talked about this in the past to no avail. Not meaning to pick on anyone... just bummed I never get a lot out of these great finds. They are HUGE lakes, I can't imagine that some historical background is going to cause anyone issue but you guys are so tight it stinks. Y'all act as if I don't get the fact some people will try to use this forum for clues... doesn't mean historical perspective can't be given. Lake Erie, Ontario, St. Claire... all big. REAL BIG. If this is from the Battle of Lake Erie... say so for God's sake, it isn't as if no one has heard of the battle.

 

[ironhorse]

Dad always said to pick your battles. I have talked about this in the past to no avail. Not meaning to pick on anyone... just bummed I never get a lot out of these great finds. They are HUGE lakes, I can't imagine that some historical background is going to cause anyone issue but you guys are so tight it stinks. Y'all act as if I don't get the fact some people will try to use this forum for clues... doesn't mean historical perspective can't be given. Lake Erie, Ontario, St. Claire... all big. REAL BIG. If this is from the Battle of Lake Erie... say so for God's sake, it isn't as if no one has heard of the battle.

When you put it that way...
Tell which galaxy your meteorite fell out of , they're big real big

 

[pepperj]

Dad always said to pick your battles. I have talked about this in the past to no avail. Not meaning to pick on anyone... just bummed I never get a lot out of these great finds. They are HUGE lakes, I can't imagine that some historical background is going to cause anyone issue but you guys are so tight it stinks. Y'all act as if I don't get the fact some people will try to use this forum for clues... doesn't mean historical perspective can't be given. Lake Erie, Ontario, St. Claire... all big. REAL BIG. If this is from the Battle of Lake Erie... say so for God's sake, it isn't as if no one has heard of the battle.

Maybe it's not out of HOMES which are only 1,344,200 square kilometers at all and it comes out of the river which is a nice 1,197 km long, so maybe it's time you float your boat off this one as it's time you picked a different battle, as this is a great find. Thinking that if somebody wanted to post up their location they would of, just accept it for what it is and enjoy what they have chosen to share. It's posting of this sorts that drives a person to hit the WTF button and it happens everyday and everybody looses out because of some needless rant of a festering poster.

 

[birdman]

It is very nice to see these relics up top. The story they could tell.

 

[Wildcat1750]

Both are Incredible BANNER finds!!!

 

[Limitool]

I disagree. You can show me all the relics in the world and they only mean history to the guy holding it. Once it is passed on, sold or whatever... the history of the relic is gone. Simple as that. With no STORY there is no history.

Candiver and to ALL.... I feel sorry for your great find(s) with this members "thoughts". NewsMan where do you believe the history goes... "Once it is passed on, sold or whatever..."? I thought you earlier stated there is no history (to you). If you need a story then go read Green Eggs and Ham. NewsMan PLEASE... shut it down!!!!! Candiver you keep diving.... GREAT JOB GUY.