TitleData from experiments on sand, sand bags, etc. and work relating to siege works, Morris Island, July-September 1863
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Tables of data from experiments measuring weights of dry and wet sand, data showing penetration of Sharps, Enfields, and Spencer Rifles and Coehorn mortar shells into materials such as sand bags, sand bags filled with cotton, fascines, and pine. Also contains tables of data showing how much dirt can be dug by men in a period of time.
Transcription[Table] Experiments on Sand. Used sand that was freshly dug up, being slightly damp. Sharp's and Enfield's Rifle. [Header 1] Range [Header 2] Penetration [Header 3] Observations [Row 1, Column 1] 15 yards [Row 1, Column 2] 8 to 14 inches [Row 1, Column 3] Loose Sand
LocationsMorris Island, Charleston County, South Carolina, United States(32.71573,-79.89037)