Grandmaster Carafa-period Cursier or Half Cannon
Creator
Niepoort, The Hague
Date1681
Classification(s)
Object TypeCannon; Naval Gun; Cursier
Registration NumberMMM 004253
DescriptionCommissioned by the Order of St. John from a Dutch foundry, this gun fired an iron ball of some 24 pounds. The Cursier was positioned on the galley in line with the central gangway, the Corsia, and was retracted into it before and after combat. MaterialBronze
Place of ManufactureDutch
Dimensions60cm (trunnions) x 362cmPublished ReferencesThe Malta Times' 22 March 1889 p. 2; 'The Sunday Times of Malta' 27 January 1952 p.7Alternate ID Numbers
- Inventory Card 41152-3
- HM Object Number 87197
- Other 26513 (Palace Armoury card number); PA AT/007 (Palace Armoury Inventory number); 134 (British Inventory); 113 (Order of St. John Inventory)
Online Collections
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
- Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
MMM 004251
1601-1622
Armaments / Artillery
MMM 003900
1741-1773
Armaments / Artillery
MMM 005074.3
Armaments / Armament Accessories
