Grapeshot Collection

Canister Round And Wooden Sabot for 12 Lb Napoleon Gun
3028525 Canister Round And Wooden Sabot for 12 Lb Napoleon Gun; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Canister Round And Wooden Sabot for 12 Lb Napoleon Gun); © Don Troiani

Confederate 32-pounder gun captured outside Yorktown, Virginia, c. July 1862 (b / w photo)
869214 Confederate 32-pounder gun captured outside Yorktown, Virginia, c. July 1862 (b/w photo) by Barnard, George N. (1819-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

To escape German harassment (colour litho)
2808552 To escape German harassment (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: To escape German harassment)

New York artillerymen with a heavy gun in Fort Corcoran, spring 1862 (b / w photo)
869215 New York artillerymen with a heavy gun in Fort Corcoran, spring 1862 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of New Orleans and death of Major General Packenham on the 8th of January 1815
2909589 Battle of New Orleans and death of Major General Packenham on the 8th of January 1815, pub. 1815 (coloured engraving) by West

Death of Sir Edward Pakenham, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth
STC400580 Death of Sir Edward Pakenham, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century by Archibald Forbes, G.A. Henty and Major Arthur Griffiths (litho) by Hardy

A Correct View of the Battle near the City of New Orleans, pub. c. 1815 (engraving)
2655384 A Correct View of the Battle near the City of New Orleans, pub. c.1815 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Edward Pakenham (1778 - 1815)

Revolt of the Swiss Troops at Naples, the Mutineers being fired upon by Grapeshot (engraving)
1098122 Revolt of the Swiss Troops at Naples, the Mutineers being fired upon by Grapeshot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

FR. REV. / GRAPESHOT / 5 OCT
Napoleons Whiff of Grapeshot - defeat of the Sections Date: 5 October 1795

Whiff of Grapeshot
LE 13 VENDEMIAIRE, L AN IV He orders the guns to fire on the royalist rebels in the streets of Paris, thereby saving the National Convention and the republic

General Zachary Taylor directing Captain Bragg to use more grapeshot at the Battle of Buena Vista
BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA. General Zachary Taylor directing Captain Bragg to use more grapeshot at the Battle of Buena Vista, during the Mexican War, 23 February 1847. Contemporary line engraving

General Zachary Taylor ordering American artillerists to fire more grapeshot at the Battle of Buena Vista during
BATTLE OF BUENA VISTA. General Zachary Taylor ordering American artillerists to fire more grapeshot at the Battle of Buena Vista during the Mexican War, 22-23 February 1847

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Grapeshot, a deadly artillery ammunition used during various historical battles, holds a significant place in the annals of warfare. This formidable projectile was not only instrumental in shaping the outcomes of conflicts but also left an indelible mark on those who witnessed its devastating effects. One such instance occurred during the Battle of New Orleans on January 8th, 1815. As Major General Packenham led his British troops into battle, they were met with a barrage unleashed by American forces. The result was catastrophic for Packenham and his men as they faced defeat and witnessed their leader's untimely demise. The power and effectiveness were further exemplified by its use during the Civil War. In Fort Corcoran, New York artillerymen maneuvered heavy guns armed with this lethal ammunition to defend against Confederate attacks. A black-and-white photograph from spring 1862 captures these brave soldiers readying themselves for battle. However, grapeshot wasn't limited to land-based conflicts alone; it also played a crucial role at sea. A captivating lithograph depicts how German sailors employed this ammunition to fend off enemy harassment while navigating treacherous waters. Even beyond America's shores, grapeshot made its presence felt during times of rebellion and mutiny. An engraving showcases Swiss troops revolting in Naples as they face the wrath fired upon them—a stark reminder that this weapon knew no boundaries when it came to quelling insurrections. As history unfolded before our eyes through these images and illustrations, one thing became clear: grapeshot possessed unparalleled destructive capabilities that could turn tides in favor or against any army or cause. Its legacy lives on through captured Confederate guns outside Yorktown or vivid depictions published years later—each telling tales of bravery, sacrifice, victory, or defeat etched forever within the pages of time.