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Long Nine

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The long nine was a class of specific naval cannon during the age of sail. It was a proportionately longer-barreled 9-pounder for increased range. Its typical mounting as a bow or stern chaser, where it was parallel to the keel. In a chase situation, the gun's greater range came into play. The use of the smaller 9 pound shot as opposed to a heavier projectile was due to the need to reduce weight on the ends of the ship and the relative fragility of the bow and stern portions of the hull.

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The long nine was a class of specific naval cannon during the age of sail. It was a proportionately longer-barreled 9-pounder for increased range. Its typical mounting as a bow or stern chaser, where it was parallel to the keel. In a chase situation, the gun's greater range came into play. The use of the smaller 9 pound shot as opposed to a heavier projectile was due to the need to reduce weight on the ends of the ship and the relative fragility of the bow and stern portions of the hull.