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Chain shot from the wreck of the East Indiaman Meresteijn
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Chain shot from the wreck of the East Indiaman Meresteijn

anonymous · 1693 - 1702 · lead (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Seven chain shot or spring shot, each consisting of two solid spherical lead balls connected by a twisted copper wire. Springshot.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
chain shotMeresteijn (schip)Verenigde Oostindische CompagnieCape of Good Hope
Credit lineKettingkogels uit het wrak van de Oost-Indiëvaarder Meresteijn. 1693 - 1702. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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