Boat-howitzer

[Alt'sBatt]

I was directed to your forum because I was told this is the place to get correct answers.My dilemma today is I need the correct drill for a ship mounted boat howitzer.I know Hvy./Lt.artillery but i am lost on naval drills.Please Help.

Jim, welcome. You need to sign all of your posts with your full name - Mike Chapman

[tomarch]

Re: Boat-howitzer

I don't have any info on a boat-howitzer, but I do have a reprint of a navy manual for the loading and fireing of a heavy 8" ship-mounted gun.

[tomarch]

Re: Boat-howitzer

In looking over my copy of the "Ordinance Instructions for the United States Navy" i found that part II covers the exercises using the boat howitzers. The copy I have only covers the loading and fireing of a 32pdr.Dahlgren smoothbore.I belive you can get the portion you're after by writing to:

Dept. of the Navy,
Naval Historical Center
Washington Navy Yard
901 M St. S.E.
Washington D.C. 20074-5060

I hope this helps...