Massive cannonball in New Brunswick, Canada

[BarnNB]

Recent floods on Grand Lake have washed away the leaves and other detritus from the floor of the forest around the lake. I was out hunting for wild mushrooms, when I found this bad boy peeking out at me. It was about 85% buried. I would say that it is 10 inches in diameter and weighs about 40lbs (just a guess). See $2 Canadian coin for reference. Any ideas?

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

A Handbook of Civil War Bullets and Cartridges - Grab it through Amazon!

[smokeythecat]

Most likely a naval piece. Any mold seams or sprue marks on it? That would help date it.

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Tnmountains]

My understanding is that it should have a seem. I could be wrong though. We have some artillery projectile experts here so maybe they will chime in.

 

[Kray Gelder]

Exciting find!

 

[xcopperstax]

Seriously great find and by eye too!!!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Awesome find, congrats!

 

[A2coins]

Holy moly that had to be heavy to lug that bad boy home sweet find

 

[BLK HOLE]

Holy Moly!! Is there any historical reason for that bad boy to be there?

 

[Hawks88]

Nice find. Congrats. Welcome to tnet from Niagara Falls.

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[RelicMedic]

Recent floods on Grand Lake have washed away the leaves and other detritus from the floor of the forest around the lake. I was out hunting for wild mushrooms, when I found this bad boy peeking out at me. It was about 85% buried. I would say that it is 10 inches in diameter and weighs about 40lbs (just a guess). See $2 Canadian coin for reference. Any ideas?

That's awesome!!!! Great to see another southern NB'er here. I'm from Saint John. Might see you out sometime!

 

[Hughett]

Dang

 

[Silver Tree Chaser]

That's awesome. Definitely worth a hernia carrying the bad boy back to the car.