The Carronade was designed as a light close range weapon with heavy shot. Carronades saved gun weight aboard ships and allowed more cargo to be carried. 36 pdr Carronades were also known as “Smashers”.
The Carronade was designed as a light close range weapon with heavy shot. Carronades saved gun weight aboard ships and allowed more cargo to be carried. 36 pdr Carronades were also known as “Smashers”.