Fellow Fusiers,
Here's a 1891 time fuse from a 6" Mark IV BL gun projectile.
These guns were used at Fort Kissing Pt, in Townsville (QLD) for coastal defense against a "potential" Russian invasion back then.
As per normal Military Surplus policy once the guns became obsolete - dump everything at sea >>> BUT as Fort Kissing point is situated on a cliff headland, the surplus fuses were just tossed over the cliff (explains the hulky green colour!!!!)
Fortunately, during the low spring tides, access to the bottom is quite accessible for the locals.....this is one of about 6 that were recovered.
Perhaps someone can advise the actually Fuse No???
Only markings are:
The date (8/91);
The "50" stamped above the date
A "M18" on the body
The usual "R^L"
Thanks
cheers
Drew
Here's a 1891 time fuse from a 6" Mark IV BL gun projectile.
These guns were used at Fort Kissing Pt, in Townsville (QLD) for coastal defense against a "potential" Russian invasion back then.
As per normal Military Surplus policy once the guns became obsolete - dump everything at sea >>> BUT as Fort Kissing point is situated on a cliff headland, the surplus fuses were just tossed over the cliff (explains the hulky green colour!!!!)
Fortunately, during the low spring tides, access to the bottom is quite accessible for the locals.....this is one of about 6 that were recovered.
Perhaps someone can advise the actually Fuse No???
Only markings are:
The date (8/91);
The "50" stamped above the date
A "M18" on the body
The usual "R^L"
Thanks
cheers
Drew