Model of a 30-Pounder Carronade on Deck 1838

This 1838 model of a 30-Pounder Carronade on Deck, created by Rijkswerf Vlissingen, is comprised of four brass components. The model highlights the intricate details of a naval cannon, including the rammer, a rod used to push the cannonball into the barrel, the quoin, a wedge used to elevate the cannon, the vent punch, a tool used to clean the vent, and the tompion, a plug used to seal the barrel. These models were likely used for training or educational purposes, offering a tangible representation of naval weaponry during the 19th century.