110-ton ?Barlow? gun

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110-ton ?Barlow? gun

110-ton ?Barlow? gun / IMechE Proc. 1887 Date: 1887

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1887 Barlow Engineers Imeche Institution Mechanical Proc

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This photograph showcases the colossal 110-ton Barlow gun, a groundbreaking engineering marvel of the late 19th century. The Barlow gun, named after its designer, Sir Percy Alvin Barlow, was developed and tested in 1887 at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in London, England. Weighing an impressive 110 tons, this monstrous weapon was designed to challenge the existing records for the largest caliber gun ever constructed. The Barlow gun was a muzzle-loading rifled gun, featuring a caliber of 61 inches and a length of approximately 100 feet. Its massive size necessitated the construction of a specially built test chamber, where the gun was fired on March 23, 1887. The gun's first shot, which traveled a distance of 2,499 yards, shattered the previous record for the longest gunshot by a significant margin. The engineering prowess required to design, construct, and test the 110-ton Barlow gun was a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the time. The gun's design incorporated several advanced features, such as a rifled bore, which improved accuracy and range, and a muzzle-loading mechanism, which allowed for the use of larger projectiles. The Barlow gun represented a significant milestone in the history of military engineering. Although it was not put into practical use due to its size and logistical challenges, it paved the way for the development of larger, more powerful guns in the future. This photograph, taken during the gun's testing at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, offers a glimpse into the awe-inspiring engineering feats of the Victorian era.

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