Galbraith cannon

Rick · 20th April 2016, 02:29 AM

The one thing that puzzles me is the flare of the muzzle; I've only found one other example in a search that revealed many straight muzzles. I guess it would still work even flared.
The Lyle gun does not have to be too large as it shoots a weight carrying a 'messenger' or light line to the vessel in distress to which a heavier line is bent on to and sent out; then the breeches buoy or whatever rescue rig is set up.

A nice cannon to have; wish it could talk.

These were pretty much the standard in the US at the turn of the century for starting yacht races; newer versions still are.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWFSVc1DIoo

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20th April 2016, 02:29 AM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	The one thing that puzzles me is the flare of the muzzle; I've only found one other example in a search that revealed many straight muzzles. I guess it would still work even flared. The Lyle gun does not have to be too large as it shoots a weight carrying a 'messenger' or light line to the vessel in distress to which a heavier line is bent on to and sent out; then the breeches buoy or whatever rescue rig is set up. A nice cannon to have; wish it could talk. These were pretty much the standard in the US at the turn of the century for starting yacht races; newer versions still are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWFSVc1DIoo