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

Mortar

Naval

A very short piece of ordnance possessing a large bore, and used for throwing shells at an angle of 45 degrees.

Iron broadside two-truck carriage and appendages, and the XIII-inch S. B. mortar, carriage and circle
Iron broadside two-truck carriage and appendages, and the XIII-inch S. B. mortar, carriage and circle
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