Dude, fantastic video. At 35, I've been rather interested in civil war era history and equipment but this is beyond anything I've seen before. I can only imagine the joy of finding stuff like that. Thanks for spending the time to post this, I will most definitely be subscribing.
I have to put this one on my list of "Have to Re-Watch" adventures. It's getting long, but I don't mind. You make it easy to follow. I'm just a slow learner...lol
A great video explaining the fuses!! One minor nit, Jeff Davis was not Secretary of War (not defense) immediately prior to the war, he was a US Senator for Mississippi and giving speeches against Secession. He became Secretary of war in 1853 under Pierce and did a lot to improve the US Army, increasing its size and replacing the M1842 smooth bore muskets with Rifle-Muskets based on his experiences with rifles in the Mexican war. He returned to the Senate in 1857.
Thank you so much..! Visited Gettysburg today, had a good knowledge of the cannon balls and canisters working. Needed some in depth explanation of the fuses...and you came through with style...
Was searching for information on engagements a relative participated in and when you came up in the search, knew I had to check out what the chig had to say. Learned about the various fuses he may have handled. Thanks for sharing!
As a US Air Force Weapons Specialist. That was a fascinating video. I thought they were just round balls shot through the air. They were so much more deadly. Thanks for your time and knowledge.
I watch for the entertainment and i like your character. but also i have learned much more about the civil war from your videos than i was ever taught in school , and i just want to say . Thank you . Sincerely . Thank you .
Thanks Beau! I really hated history when I was young and in school. But now I find it more interesting I guess a little more hands on or more videos showing things like you do is more exciting than a text book. At least to me.
This is the info that makes hunting complete. The how's and why's of what you find is very interesting to me. Thanks a lot!! Excellent video! PS and thanks for never saying "necxxx"
Excellent. Imagine some people wanting to suppress the US past, forgetting the classic saying, that those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it.
Thank you for posting this I've been wondering myself.Never gave it a thought though until I started watching your videos.Thank you for making me think.
Thanks Chig! I appreciate the history lessons while watching your videos. I really have learned alot and if I can ever afford the hobby, I will dedicate a video to you, Nuggetnoggen, and Deep Digger Dan! Can't wait til you get to England and detect with Dan!
Wow Beau, that is really interesting, fascinating, would love to see more recordings like these too , your a star Beau , mind of information , thanks very much for sharing with us all, really enjoying and appreciated 👍🙂
Your relic room is Epic!!!!! I just have to say. Also they were really aiming kill each other damn well with those ordinances. The size of the balls inside the shells and bullets themselves. Another awesome video. I can Definitely Chigg it!
Fantastic Beau, a great lesson. You should go into schools and teach the 'Young uns' about the Civil War, I sure they would enjoy it. Your style is very easy to follow and your enthusiasm is evident, great stuff mate. Keep up the good work, peace out from the UK.
Year ago I saw a documentary on the battle of Gettysburg. It told of how the Confederate artillery barrage was intense but largely ineffective. They gave as example Pickett's charge. An artillery barrage was supposed to suppress the Union artillery crews on Cemetery Ridge. The Confederates used paper fuses that were trimmed to set their timing. The problem they had was the fuses were made by three different factories. There was poor enforcement of standards and the fuses from these factories burned at different rates. The templates to trim the fuses were all the same. Instead of bursting in the air sending shrapnel into the heads of the Union troops one third of the shells burst harmlessly in the air short of the target while another third burrowed into the ground with most of the shrapnel absorbed by the earth.
Great video. I'm finding myself being more interested in the past wars that has made this country what it is. Our freedoms and the people who put their lives on the line to give it to us. I'm yes finding myself becoming interested in every aspect of warfare from the Indian wars to wars of today.
All I can say is great video very informative kept my interest from start to finish. im definitely going to add it to my favorites and with your permission put a link to it on my facebook page. nice job!
No doubt you have put up some very interesting videos about your adventures but I must admit I really enjoyed this....never really gave this much thought about the beginning of artillery shells and how they worked and how effective they actually were!! ....thanks for a very interesting look.
Wow!!! I had no idea about any of this history! Thanks so much for the video Chigg! My hubby was even into it! :-) very cool and informative! Great job!
Very informative and enjoyable! I would be interested in seeing more videos like this about other relics you find, like other weapons, transportation, food, etc. If you find it interesting I am sure that many others will too. Just keep 'em coming and I will be glued to the computer. Thanks
Dude, fantastic video. At 35, I've been rather interested in civil war era history and equipment but this is beyond anything I've seen before. I can only imagine the joy of finding stuff like that. Thanks for spending the time to post this, I will most definitely be subscribing.
Very interesting. This is probably one of your best, because it brings everything together.
Ancap for the win
Is it me or is this the only channel that's worth watching from anyone who does relic hunting and all that cool stuff you rock beau
Glad I didn't miss this one. It gave me a much better understanding of the fuse types. Thanks, Beau.
I have to put this one on my list of "Have to Re-Watch" adventures. It's getting long, but I don't mind. You make it easy to follow. I'm just a slow learner...lol
That was very educational. You had my attention so much that I looked and listened instead of looking at all of the relics on the wall. 👍😆
A great video explaining the fuses!! One minor nit, Jeff Davis was not Secretary of War (not defense) immediately prior to the war, he was a US Senator for Mississippi and giving speeches against Secession. He became Secretary of war in 1853 under Pierce and did a lot to improve the US Army, increasing its size and replacing the M1842 smooth bore muskets with Rifle-Muskets based on his experiences with rifles in the Mexican war. He returned to the Senate in 1857.
thanks for teaching me something new today and that appears to be a nice collection behind you keep the great videos coming and God bless
Wow Chigg! Retired armored cavalry officer and I had little understanding of the Civil War artillery. Thanks for the education.
it's always a good day when you learn something new !!!....Thanks!!!!
Thank you so much..!
Visited Gettysburg today, had a good knowledge of the cannon balls and canisters working. Needed some in depth explanation of the fuses...and you came through with style...
Can you do a room tour please? would like to see your collection and hear more about how you made those custom displays.
Was searching for information on engagements a relative participated in and when you came up in the search, knew I had to check out what the chig had to say. Learned about the various fuses he may have handled. Thanks for sharing!
I wouldnt mind more of this kind of vids :)
I know its late but I agree!
more of this sort of thing please, really interesting
I had no idea how the fuse / fuze worked untill now ! Thank You .Very well done .Love your vidio's
As a US Air Force Weapons Specialist. That was a fascinating video. I thought they were just round balls shot through the air. They were so much more deadly. Thanks for your time and knowledge.
Very swell video. Thank you for all of your time you take for us all. You are very interesting to watch. Keep up the great finds.
Outstanding! Thanks beau.
Very interesting topic Beau. I'm glad that you took the time to put the video together. Thanks
the fuse or fuze adaptors you found in the ocean are so clean its amazing!
I watch for the entertainment and i like your character. but also i have learned much more about the civil war from your videos than i was ever taught in school , and i just want to say . Thank you . Sincerely . Thank you .
thank you! excellent video, I finally understand how they work as well as why you find so many that didn't explode!
You said not exciting? You went over the top with information. Your the best! Very very cool indeed. I would love to hear more.
Well...That was really exciting for me!
I second that, the history and technical details are fantastic.
Exciting... maybe not, but it was sure worth every minute. Thanks for sharing this, I learned something today, and for me that's what it's all about.
Thanks Beau! I really hated history when I was young and in school. But now I find it more interesting I guess a little more hands on or more videos showing things like you do is more exciting than a text book. At least to me.
This is the info that makes hunting complete. The how's and why's of what you find is very interesting to me. Thanks a lot!! Excellent video!
PS and thanks for never saying "necxxx"
I wasn't looking for this video but it is one of your best ones.
I like his level of shot outness. With the cannonballs n all.
Interesting video. I'm not even a civil war buff and I still watched until the end. Thanks!
That was a great presentation and very informative great job , I learned quite a bit from your video and now will be looking for this book thanks.
Fascinating history. Adds so much to your water videos.
incredible video, good watching and listening too, enjoyed this very much.
Thank you very much for sharing this...
wow i never knew those fuses were that complex back then .....thanks for the lesson chiggg
Thanks Beau!... Very interesting and educational... as always thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Best explanation I’ve ever seen. Excellent.
Excellent video. This old redleg (artilleryman) learned a lot about how things worked back in the old days. Super job!
wow! I was an artillery reenactor and didn't know half of this. very cool video sir and thanks.
Thanx for this video. Learned something today. I've been wondering about these things since my visit to Shilo battlefield many years ago.
I enjoy all of your videos. However, this was the best yet by far. Fabulous!
Excellent. Imagine some people wanting to suppress the US past, forgetting the classic saying, that those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it.
Thank you for posting this I've been wondering myself.Never gave it a thought though until I started watching your videos.Thank you for making me think.
Very interesting. Thank you!
Wow Beau, great information. I definitely learned a bunch about Civil War fuses. Thanks for making it.
What fantastic finds on those fuses you found in the water. They look brand new. Very interesting video.
Thanks Chig! I appreciate the history lessons while watching your videos. I really have learned alot and if I can ever afford the hobby, I will dedicate a video to you, Nuggetnoggen, and Deep Digger Dan! Can't wait til you get to England and detect with Dan!
Watched this video three times!! Way to go Beau!! You make amazing videos!! Thank you!! I'm excited for your next video!
very interesting, i never new how the exploding civil war cannon balls worked..enjoyed the video very much.
Great stuff! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.
Thank you for your helpful videos. I found a friction fuse and not until this video did I know what I had. Thanks
Wow Beau, that is really interesting, fascinating, would love to see more recordings like these too , your a star Beau , mind of information , thanks very much for sharing with us all, really enjoying and appreciated 👍🙂
Thanks for the videos chigg. Always happy when you upload a new one. Great video!
Thank you. Keep doing more of these. Different bullets would be perfect. Thank you
Awesome video! Something I have wondered about for years. Thank you!
Very educational even for an Aussie who would never get to see or find those shells . Loved it Mate 👍
Excellent video, awesome collection as well.
Thanks for sharing, Eric dee
Awesome video. Videos like this are definitely a do-over! Thanks!
Very cool, what an impressive collection You have as well as a wealth of knowledge .
Thanks. Great history lesson. Awesome finds.
Facinating and well explained. Enjoyed this video, thanks.
Great explanation! I always wondered if the cannon balls exploded during the Civil War...You elucidate d very well...thank you---
Your relic room is Epic!!!!! I just have to say. Also they were really aiming kill each other damn well with those ordinances. The size of the balls inside the shells and bullets themselves. Another awesome video. I can Definitely Chigg it!
THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT KNOWLEDGE & RESEARCH! APPRECIATE IT!
You're welcome.
Thanks for the lesson Beau..
I love watching your hunts but these videos are incredible too. Thanks for the new brain wrinkle!
Awesome video! More like this please. Very interesting. You're also a very good narrator.
Great video it emphasizes the importance of technology.
Fantastic Beau, a great lesson. You should go into schools and teach the 'Young uns' about the Civil War, I sure they would enjoy it. Your style is very easy to follow and your enthusiasm is evident, great stuff mate. Keep up the good work, peace out from the UK.
Year ago I saw a documentary on the battle of Gettysburg. It told of how the Confederate artillery barrage was intense but largely ineffective. They gave as example Pickett's charge. An artillery barrage was supposed to suppress the Union artillery crews on Cemetery Ridge.
The Confederates used paper fuses that were trimmed to set their timing. The problem they had was the fuses were made by three different factories. There was poor enforcement of standards and the fuses from these factories burned at different rates. The templates to trim the fuses were all the same. Instead of bursting in the air sending shrapnel into the heads of the Union troops one third of the shells burst harmlessly in the air short of the target while another third burrowed into the ground with most of the shrapnel absorbed by the earth.
Huge fan of your vids i have actully chafed the topic of my vids from music to metel detecting thanks chig way to go on keeping Americas history alive
WOW!!!!! That was so interesting. I wondered how a supposedly solid cannon ball could explode like in the movies; now I know
Great presentation. Thanks so much for posting!
Very interesting Beau thanks for the video.
Wow wish I were younger. Being 80 don't get out much. Really enjoy these. God bless. OK bear
Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Very informative and educational.
Great video. I'm finding myself being more interested in the past wars that has made this country what it is. Our freedoms and the people who put their lives on the line to give it to us. I'm yes finding myself becoming interested in every aspect of warfare from the Indian wars to wars of today.
that was a very awesome video Enjoyed it very much
All I can say is great video very informative kept my interest from start to finish. im definitely going to add it to my favorites and with your permission put a link to it on my facebook page. nice job!
Awesome video, very interesting time period. What a very strange war.
Thanks for sharing your collection and knowlege!. 😏👍
Thanks for the great video! Very informative
Great video. Thanks for taking the time
No doubt you have put up some very interesting videos about your adventures but I must admit I really enjoyed this....never really gave this much thought about the beginning of artillery shells and how they worked and how effective they actually were!! ....thanks for a very interesting look.
Good information, thanks Beau.
Wow!!! I had no idea about any of this history! Thanks so much for the video Chigg! My hubby was even into it! :-) very cool and informative! Great job!
epic collection behind you.. wow
Really cool video. Nice info. Thanks Beau!
That was a great video! Super interesting and educational. Awesome. Thank you for your wonderful videos!
Very informative and enjoyable! I would be interested in seeing more videos like this about other relics you find, like other weapons, transportation, food, etc. If you find it interesting I am sure that many others will too. Just keep 'em coming and I will be glued to the computer. Thanks
Great video as always Beau.
Very nice, Beau. Very informative as always:)
18:34 I have one of these that I picked up at a Houston gun show about 30 years ago. Mine appears to be an 8 in. shell, but the fuze looks the same.
Enjoyed this very much....great video!
Great video Chig! Pretty much what I thought but it was great to actually fuse pieces for show and tell! Looking forward to you forthcoming digs!
Fascinating! I watched every minute of it!!!
Very informative...very interesting.
Thanks for taking the time to do the vid.
Very educational. Thanks!
Great Video as always
Outstanding video, thank you
I really like this type of video!