/internal/media/dispatcher/5922/fullMMM 004253Grandmaster Carafa-period Cursier or Half CannonArmaments / Artillery168116811681Niepoort, The HagueNiepoort, The HagueCommissioned 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 The Cursier was positioned on the galley in line with the central gangway, the Corsia, and was retracted into it before and after combat. 60cm (trunnions) x 362cmMalta Maritime MuseumMalta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection41152-38719726513 (Palace Armoury card number); PA AT/007 (Palace Armoury Inventory number); 134 (British Inventory); 113 (Order of St. John Inventory)0Cannon; Naval Gun; CursierThe Malta Times' 22 March 1889 p. 2; 'The Sunday Times of Malta' 27 January 1952 p.7Heritage Malta217BronzeDutch