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  1. 10-22-2014 05:21 PM #6
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    Another mysterious object...

    The first two, very dark, photos were taken at the Mary Rose Museum. The last and brighter photo shows not only a Snider/Tabatiere-style swivel gun, but if you take a very close look at the bottom right corner you can see something very peculiar...

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    Ok, I'll make it easier for you...

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    Connoisseurs will note the twisted hexagonal form. Doesn't that make you think of...


    ...WHITWORTH !!!!

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    Yes, it's a Whitworth 3-pounder cannon. Handy family-size. Would look good on my doorstep, but the Southsea Castle Museum wants to keep it
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