I'd post another link for the video, but I feel that would go against Bob's policies about copyright infringement on the boards. Just do a search for MythBusters Cannonball Mishap on YouTube.
Pretty remarkable if I do say so myself. I wouldn't have been firing off a Napoleonic cannon like that within five miles of anything that even resembled civilization. Take it from a guy whose stock in trade was artillery. Next time, guys, get some tin-can sailors on the scene, or even a Marine arty crew.
Pretty remarkable if I do say so myself. I wouldn't have been firing off a Napoleonic cannon like that within five miles of anything that even resembled civilization. Take it from a guy whose stock in trade was artillery. Next time, guys, get some tin-can sailors on the scene, or even a Marine arty crew.