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HMS Winchester 1695 Shipwreck Artifact
The HMS Winchester
The 944 ton, 4th Rate 60 gun British man-of-war Winchester was built in 1693 at Bursledon by William Wyatt. She was 121 feet long, and she had a 38 foot beam. The Winchester was originally commissioned in 1693 under the command of Captain Edward Bibb. While en route from Jamaica to England, a plaque on board quickly spread throughout her crew, rendering them unable to perform their duties. Her Captain, who was also sick, was put ashore in Jamaica. The Winchester's command was turned over to Captain John Soule. After leaving Port Royal, the crew continued to drop like flies from the scurvy. One report lists only eight able bodied seamen still standing when she was sailed onto a reef on September 24, 1695. A few of her crew including Captain Soule were transferred to another vessel. Captain Soule died later, and unfortunately almost all 400 of her crew were lost.
6lb Cannon Ball Grenade, Museum Quality # FO-0114
HMS Winchester sank 1695 (golden age of piracy)
A hollow 6lb ball, 3.3lbs, with gunpowder and fuse. Unthinkably rare and in remarkable condition. Powder is inert. These were lit and thrown at ships at close quarters as anti personal devices. There may be no other in the world in this condition, with intact powder.
This item has successfully completed reverse electrolysis and is very stable.
Removing encrustation and disarming is a long and arduous task. We have to assume the powder is live until proven otherwise.
