Artifact Colonial

Grapeshot (iron cannon ball)

17th-18th century

Grapeshot (iron cannon ball) — Colonial Artifact found at Island General, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: 17th-18th century
Grapeshot (iron cannon ball) — 17th-18th century
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Lot 16
Discovered Season 5, Ep. 8
Date Range 1600 AD – 1799 AD
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

Small iron ball fired from ship cannons; clear evidence of naval/military presence

Historical Context

Gary Drayton & Rick Lagina

Where It Was Found

Found at Lot 16 — Oak Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.