When was it published?

December 30, 1863 in The Spirit Of Democracy

Domestic News December 30, 1863

The Spirit Of Democracy

Q: What keywords are associated?

West Point Test, Stafford Projectiles, Greek Fire, Parrott Rifle, Iron Target

Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

At West Point on Dec. 24, a test of Stafford's projectiles from an 8-inch Parrott rifle produced significant damage and fire on a thick iron and oak target using shells with Greek fire.

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West Point, Dec. 24.--A great test with Stafford's projectiles to-day produced wonderful results on an iron target 6 and 8 inches thick and backed with 15 inches of live oak, which was perforated and set on fire by two shells containing one gallon of Greek fire each. The aperture made in the iron was 14 inches in diameter and the wood and bolts were terribly broken. The ignition was secured by impact and it continued to burn until extinguished by the direction of the officer in charge.

The gun used was an 8-inch Parrott rifle.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

West Point Test Stafford Projectiles Greek Fire Parrott Rifle Iron Target

What entities or persons were involved?

Stafford

Where did it happen?

West Point

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

West Point

Event Date

Dec. 24

Key Persons

Stafford

Outcome

iron target perforated with 14-inch diameter aperture, wood and bolts terribly broken, set on fire by greek fire and burned until extinguished by officer in charge.

Event Details

A great test with Stafford's projectiles produced wonderful results on an iron target 6 and 8 inches thick backed with 15 inches of live oak, perforated and set on fire by two shells containing one gallon of Greek fire each. Ignition secured by impact.