What are these tins for?

[SG500]

I've had 2 of these tins for a couple of years.
They measure roughly 7cm by 5cm by 6cm.
What were the tubes that they contain?
What were the tubes for?
Dave.

 

[Falcon]

They were most likely "Vent tubes" or bag charge artillery primers.

 

[Chris 42 RQ]

Vent Tubes

As Falcon states they are indeed for "Tubes Vent" and would have been used on the 5.5" inch gun.

It is almost a cut off .303 cartridge.

Might even be able to find you another tin Dave !

 

[SG500]

Thanks guys.
That's solved that one.
Dave.

 

[SG500]

As Falcon states they are indeed for "Tubes Vent" and would have been used on the 5.5" inch gun.

It is almost a cut off .303 cartridge.

Might even be able to find you another tin Dave !

What can I say Chris, YES PLEASE.

Dave.

 

[Chris 42 RQ]

On its way I hope.

What can I say Chris, YES PLEASE.

Dave.

On its way to Wales if I can find it/them !

Or are they the ones I used to have ??????

 

[SG500]

These ones used to be yours Chris.

Dave.

 

[Chris 42 RQ]

These ones used to be yours Chris.

Dave.

Ah !
Seems like I will only have one more bottom part then !
Will have a good look see just in case any got missed.
From the last public firings of the 5.5" inch guns at larkhill-forget what date, but it was many years ago sadly.

 

[SG500]

OK thanks Chris.
Dave.