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A Close-Up of the Worm

A Close-Up of the Worm

This is a close-up of an implement known as a worm, or wadscrew. This tool could be attached to a long pole, and used to remove leftover wadding from a cannon barrel.
Galleries: Ships, Spirals, USS Constitution Museum
Keywords: america's ship of state, boston, massachusetts, sailing ship, uss constitution, uss constitution museum, wadscrew, worm
Photo Location: USS Constitution Museum, Boston, Massachusetts
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 05/28/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 3744×5616
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 42°22'20.73"N 71°03'23.54"W
Picture Number: 15251