Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Making ammunition in the ancient world

Locally reproducible cartridges extend the logistics plan for a hypothetical warship sent to antiquity.

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Question

Would the ship need broadside guns able to use black powder?

Short answer

The proposed alternative is a cartridge system designed for black powder or a variation, using period materials and equipment brought along to make it.

Notes

The hypothetical ship's ammunition could use a cartridge system designed around black powder or a variation on it. Its construction would need to suit materials available in the destination period. Bringing the necessary equipment would help establish local production after arrival.