36-pounder long gun

36-pounder long gun
36-pounder at the ready. Engraving by Morel-Fatio.
Type	Naval gun
Place of origin	France
Service history
Used by	France
Production history
Unit cost	1,760 Francs
Specifications
Mass	3250 kg 628 kg (mount)
Barrel length	2.865 metres
Crew	14 men (1 gun chief, 12 gunners, 1 powder boy)
Shell weight	17.6 kg
Calibre	174.8 mm[1]
Muzzle velocity	450 m/s
Effective firing range	Maximum: 3700 metres Practical: 1600 metres

The 36-pounder long gun was the largest piece of artillery mounted on French warships of the Age of Sail. They were also used for Coastal defense and fortification. They largely exceeded the heaviest guns fielded by the Army, which were 24-pounder long guns. The nominal weight of shot was 36 French livres, 17.6 kg (38.8 lb).