ARTILLERY- CANNONBALL

HOW DOES IT WORK?

• Cannon balls are made of cast iron
• Are inserted through the mouth of the cannon
• Solid shots are used to make holes in the walls and decks of ships
• Can cause either minor injuries and major damage to ships making holes which could help sink the ship.

WHAT'S IT GOT TO DO WITH THE ARMADA?

• It caused major damage to the wood in ships on deck
• The Spanish had many more resources but they used smaller balls as it cost less
• Both sides therefore faced problems of lack of ammunition
• The English didn't have enough artillery so they started melting lead and iron from church roofs to make cannonballs