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CS Experimental 7 in. Shell (p. 189)

Unfortunately no data is available for this very interesting projectile.  A film negative only is in possession of the Washington Navy Yard.  It appears to be a 7-inch projectile.   Undoubtedly it was an experimental armor puncher, the ratchets on the ogive to give it a bite on the armor and then exploding after penetration.  Only specimen noted.
CS Experimental 7 in. Shell (p. 189)
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