Thursday, August 26, 2010

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Pre-Civil War Canal Boat

 
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This view is along the pre-Civil War C&O Canal. This 180 mile long canal was a tempting target for the Confederates

C.S.S. Manassas

 
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In the background, one of the "CSS Manassas'" two additional "fleet" vessels during the attack on the Federal Fleet in the Mississippi Passes at the Delta.

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Q. E. "pocket pistol #4

 
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Q. E. "pocket pistol" #3

 
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Q.E. "pocket pistol" #2

 
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Queen Elizabeth I pocket pistol

 
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This piece of artillery is located on the grounds of Dover Castle in Dover, England. It was and is referred to as the Queen Elizabeth I "pocket pistol," probably because of its length. An approximate measurement of the bore would lead me to believe that it was an 18 or 24 pounder.