Cache.deals Videos
Forgotten History: World's Biggest Black Powder Cannon - a 100-Ton Gun

Forgotten History: World's Biggest Black Powder Cannon - a 100-Ton Gun

69
Published on July 10, 2018
Duration: 26:09

This video explores the history and mechanics of the colossal Armstrong 100-ton black powder cannon. It details their service with the Italian Navy and British coastal defenses in Malta and Gibraltar. The description highlights the gun's impressive specifications, including its 17.7-inch bore, 2000-pound shell, and 8-mile range. A significant focus is placed on the innovative hydraulic reloading system, powered by steam engines and accumulators, which enabled a rate of fire of one round every six minutes. The video visits the Rinella Battery in Malta, where one of these historic guns remains.

Watch on YouTube

More General Firearms Videos You Might Like

More from Forgotten Weapons

View all →

Trending in General Firearms

View all →