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Domestic News
October 5, 1839
The Columbia Democrat
Bloomsburg, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
The Boston Courier reports that a massive gun, possibly the largest ever cast in America, was produced on Friday afternoon at Algier's Foundry in South Boston, using 14 tons of melted iron and expected to weigh 10 tons when finished.
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A Great Gun.
The Boston Courier of Saturday states that "a gun was cast on Friday afternoon, at Algier's Foundry, at South Boston, which is supposed to be the largest ever cast in America. It is similar to those used by the French in their attack upon Vera Cruz, and will carry a ball weighing one hundred and sixty pounds. It is, of course, of immense size. Fourteen tons of melted iron were used to cast it, and it is supposed that the gun, when ready for use, will weigh ten tons. It will remain in the mould, probably, until next Friday."
The Boston Courier of Saturday states that "a gun was cast on Friday afternoon, at Algier's Foundry, at South Boston, which is supposed to be the largest ever cast in America. It is similar to those used by the French in their attack upon Vera Cruz, and will carry a ball weighing one hundred and sixty pounds. It is, of course, of immense size. Fourteen tons of melted iron were used to cast it, and it is supposed that the gun, when ready for use, will weigh ten tons. It will remain in the mould, probably, until next Friday."
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Gun Casting
South Boston
Algier Foundry
Largest Gun America
Where did it happen?
South Boston
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
South Boston
Event Date
Friday Afternoon
Event Details
A gun was cast at Algier's Foundry, supposed to be the largest ever in America, similar to French guns at Vera Cruz, to carry a 160-pound ball, using 14 tons of melted iron, expected to weigh 10 tons, to remain in mould until next Friday.