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Cannon wounds tourists at historic N.Y. fort | The Columbus Dis...

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When Douglas Struder watches war movies, he doesn't have to wonder what it's like to be shot by a cannon.

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Guy Average

Columbus, OH

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Oct 16, 2009
 
The ramrod was left in the barrel upon firing.

sheesh.....
Jim

Columbus, OH

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Oct 16, 2009
 

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Oh, com'on, it's obvious. The guy's an opportunist, just looking for the chance to benefit from someone's error.

He should be ashamed of himself for such behavior.
Thinker

Reynoldsburg, OH

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#3
Oct 16, 2009
 
Why is a man quoted who wasn't even there? Need to add more meat to a short story? He no facts to add, just juicy speculation.
George W Buschk

Columbus, OH

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#4
Oct 16, 2009
 
Oh shoot!

Where did I leave that ram rod? I just had it here a minute ago.

Oops!
Paul

Columbus, OH

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#5
Oct 16, 2009
 
It's a mighty good thing he wasn't bending over to pick up the spill.
Sterling Silver

Grove City, OH

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Oct 16, 2009
 
Cannons need to be banned! LOL
Balls Deep

Columbus, OH

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Oct 16, 2009
 

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Had the ramrod been 'left in the barrel' the fellow would've been speared right through his leg. I'll venture a guess that this was, indeed, a freak accident. Of course, post-litigation, the victim will own Fort Henry someday.
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Columbus, OH

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#8
Oct 16, 2009
 
what pual said imagine gettin a ramrod pulled from yur azz

“Show no quarter !”

Since: Nov 07

Newton, NJ

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Oct 19, 2009
 
Balls Deep wrote:
Had the ramrod been 'left in the barrel' the fellow would've been speared right through his leg. I'll venture a guess that this was, indeed, a freak accident. Of course, post-litigation, the victim will own Fort Henry someday.
The ramrod WAS left in the barrel! The forts cannon demo uses a relatively small charge. The ramrod normally would shatter under a heavy load , in this case the charge was enough to send some or all of it some 200 yards to where this guy was sitting. I grew up in the area ,the distance from where they fire to the lake is about that far. If it did break up in pieces I'm amazed no one was hurt more seriously.

“Confiscate THIS.”

Since: Jan 07

Some where in Ky

ISP: Owensboro, KY

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#10
Oct 19, 2009
 
Training training training. Thats the difference between amatuers and professionals. These wannabe re-enactors need to do their homework and get some training.
noah hawks

Franklin, TN

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Wednesday Dec 23
 
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