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Experiments with the Armstrong 600-pounder against the Warrior floating target, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Experiments with the Armstrong 600-pounder against the Warrior floating target, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Experiments with the Armstrong 600-pounder against the Warrior floating target, 1864. The sight presented by the target when struck was very grand. The shell, from its enormous size, was distinctly seen throughout its flight of 1000 yards from the gun to the target, and as the shell exploded an immense volume of smoke and flame instantly enveloped the target. Above the smoke pieces of plank were seen flying in the air, announcing the demolition of the box in the rear...On taking the target to pieces the shattering effect was found to have extended far beyond the limits of the hole...The whole of [the] inclosing planks were torn off and blown away by the explosion of the shell. One of the massive timber struts was also tom away from the target by the blast, and another was broken laterally by the same cause. The Engraving shows the appearance of the target and the sea immediately around it at the moment the shell burst; the fragments of the wood inclosure were sent into the air, and portions of the shell and the splinters were hurled into the surrounding water. This sketch was taken from a point in front of the barracks at Shoeburyness, and from it may be readily gathered an idea of the deadly nature of this ponderous missile'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print captures the intense experiments conducted with the Armstrong 600-pounder against the Warrior floating target in 1864. The sheer power and destruction caused by this massive shell are evident in the detailed description provided alongside the image.
The moment of impact is frozen in time, showing the grand sight of the target enveloped in smoke and flame as it is struck by the enormous shell. Pieces of plank are seen flying through the air, signaling the devastating effects of this powerful weapon.
Upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that not only was the target demolished, but its surrounding area also suffered significant damage. The force of the explosion tore off planks and timber struts, sending fragments into both air and water.
From a vantage point at Shoeburyness barracks, this sketch perfectly captures the deadly nature of this ponderous missile. It serves as a stark reminder of mankind's ability to create weapons capable of immense destruction.
This historical photograph offers a glimpse into a moment where science meets warfare, showcasing both innovation and devastation in equal measure.
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