File:Different types of cannon balls Vasa.jpg

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selection of cannon balls recovered from the Vasa, sunk in 1628. The non-round shapes are designed to flip open or unfold to do greater damage to sails, masts, and rigging.


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current21:25, 2 July 2006Thumbnail for version as of 21:25, 2 July 20062,592 × 1,944 (1.25 MB)Chris 73 (talk | contribs)selection of cannon balls recovered from the Vasa, sunk in 1628. {{User:Chris 73/License}} Category:Regalskeppet Vasa Category:Cannons Category:Ammunition

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