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| Keywords: US Navy 030626-O-9999H-002 An x-ray of an 18th century cast iron swivel gun recovered from the Penobscot River near Bangor, Maine, by the Naval Historical Center (NHC) Underwater Archaeology Branch.jpg en Washington Navy Yard D C Jun 26 2003 -- An x-ray of an 18th century cast iron swivel gun recovered from the Penobscot River near Bangor Maine by the Naval Historical Center NHC Underwater Archaeology Branch Note that it is still loaded with two iron shot and what appears to be the remnants of a paper or cloth powder bag Behind the ammunition the conservators discovered a quantity of black powdery residue and a small swatch of burlap-like fabric The gun is believed to be a relic from the Battle of Penobscot which began June 1779 when the British army sent soldiers to Majabagaduce Mass present day Castine Maine to establish a military and political headquarters for a new colony of loyalist subjects fleeing the rebellious colonies Photo by James Hunter RELEASED 2003-06-26 030626-O-9999H-002 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 8265 U S Navy photo PD-USGov-Military-Navy Naval History and Heritage Command Swivel guns X-rays | ||||
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