PART I. SECTION VI.

SEA-COAST ARTILLERY.

1. How are _Sea-Coast_ pieces mounted?

On barbette, casemate, flank-casemate, and columbiad carriages; and the carriage upon which the mortar is mounted—called its _bed_. These carriages do not subserve the purpose of transportation; the barbette carriage may, however, be used for moving its piece for short distances, as from one front of the work to another.

2. What number and kind of pieces are required for the armaments of forts on the sea-board?

In our service they are prescribed by the War Department, according to the character and extent of the work.

3. What disposition should be made of heavy and light pieces in a fortification?

Heavy pieces should be employed on the salients of the work, or for enfilading channels where a long range is required; light pieces, where the range is shorter.

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