Talk:Carronade

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[edit] low muzzle velocity

Question: the article says, that the carronade had a lower muzzle velocity, which was "intended to create many more of the deadly wooden splinters when hitting the structure of an enemy vessel, leading to its nickname, the smasher". This doesnt make sense: lower muzzle velocity should create less damage. Zkip 14:55, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

As I understand it, the idea was that a large slow-moving projectile would tear through the wooden structure of the target, creating lots of "splinters" (which can be feet long and inches think, but wickedly sharp), whereas a smaller, higher velocity projectile would punch a hole and pass straight through. -- ALoan (Talk) 15:00, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

makes sense. thanks, Zkip 17:54, 21 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Diagram needed

A diagram is needed in this article

While I agree that a diagram or a picture would be a nice addition to the article, adding a picture that simply states that a picture/diagram is needed distracts from the article. I've removed the diagram (see right) from the top of the article. --Stephane Charette 06:24, 1 July 2006 (UTC)