FALCONET (CANNON)

A 'falconet' was a medieval cannon of fairly light construction which fired 1-pound solid round shot projectiles. They were used especially during the 17th century for the defence of light vessels; for example, on small boats for boarding manouveres. They could also be used to fire grapeshot. They were heavily used in the American Revolution. Bronze falconets were also used on board ships, mostly galleons.

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★ Galleon