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The carronade was a short, light piece of cast-iron ordnance with a large bore relative to its weight. It did not have trunnions. Since its light weight necessitated the use of a reduced powder charge, the carronade was a relatively short-range weapon. They were developed by the Carron Company of Falkirk, Scotland.

         
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