The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Howitzer

Naval

A small cannon used principally in field operations. Previous to the advent of rapid-fire guns it was carried in the bows of boats on a flat carriage.

3-inch B. L. howitzer on steel field carriage, and naval carriages for long Gatling guns, with limber
3-inch B. L. howitzer on steel field carriage, and naval carriages for long Gatling guns, with limber
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