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Carronade
Type:
Naval Gun
Introduced:
1778
Era:
Age of Sail
Calibre / Size:
Various
Role:
Short-range heavy gun
Notable Use:
Widely used by Royal Navy in late 18th and early 19th centuries
Ships Using This Weapon
HMS Victory (1765)
HMS Victory (1765)