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Grape ShotLike canister
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Grape ShotCannon balls with diameter rather less than half the calibre of the gun firing them.
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Grape ShotA series of layers of iron balls kept in place round a central spindle by holes in (or indentations in either side or) circular iron plates which would just fit the bore of the appropriate cannon. Whe [..]
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Grape ShotUsually a canvas bag filled with golf-ball size solid balls, placed over a metal plate fitting the bore of a cannon, fired to inflict damage to personnel, rigging and sails.
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