Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.
WWW.1879ZULUWAR.COM
Film Zulu Dawn quote: “Excuse me, my Lord, there's something I must convey to you. I rode along the track down to Rorke's Drift. The sky above is red with fire. Your orders my Lord? Do we move to the drift?”
Fair use notice.
This website may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not been specifically authorised by the copyright owner.
We are making such material and images are available in our efforts to advance the understanding of the “Anglo Zulu War of 1879. For educational & recreational purposes.
We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material, as provided for in UK copyright law. The information is purely for educational and research purposes only. No profit is made from any part of this website.
If you hold the copyright on any material on the site, or material refers to you, and you would like it to be removed, please let us know and we will work with you to reach a resolution.
Posts : 3957 Join date : 2008-11-01 Age : 61 Location : KENT
Subject: The Gatling gun Sat Feb 07, 2009 12:00 am
Machine gun. The Gatling gun consists of ten barrels which revolve round a central axis. The centre fire cartridges are fed into the gun from a magazine mounted on top which holds 240 rounds. The barrels are rotated manually by a hand crank at the rear of the gun - turning the crank forward rotates the entire barrel and lock unit. Each barrel is fired as it reaches the lower right hand position. The calibre is 0.65in. The gun is mounted on a naval cone mounting. The Royal Navy adopted the Gatling gun in 1871 and it was used from the 1870s for coast defence work, by the Naval Brigades and mounted in the tops of ships. The Gatling was manufactured under license by W Armstrong & Co. It was used during the Zulu War of 1879 and the Egypt Campaigns of 1882-1889.
can anyone tell me if the photo 1879graves listed as gatling gun crew hms shah,has the names of those in the photo,i think it would be a longshot,but no harm in asking. 90th.
1879graves
Posts : 3057 Join date : 2009-03-03 Location : Devon
Did I see that you have a medal to a sailor of HMS Shah, with a 1879 bar? Could you please let me know the name you have on the medal? Have you done any research on this person?
Sorry for al of the questions. 1879Graves
90th
Posts : 10156 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 64 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: gatling gun Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:00 am
hi 1879graves, the medal i have was awarded to JOHN PARKHOUSE ORDINARY SEAMAN HMS SHAH. i had a researcher look up his service record,without going into to much detail he served on the SHAH from 17/11/78-31/10/79. character listed as good, joined navy in AUG 1874 TO AUG 1884. if you have any more questions please dont hesitate to ask. i would like to know where he is buried, or when he died,or any other details of his life. 90th.
1879graves
Posts : 3057 Join date : 2009-03-03 Location : Devon
I have had a quick look for John Parkhouse on my database, I do not have any more information on him, I will put this guy on my list to find. I will update you if I find anything.
1879Graves
ADMIN
Posts : 3957 Join date : 2008-11-01 Age : 61 Location : KENT
1879Graves / 90th It might me worth dropping Tom a P/M he might have something on John Parkhouse.
Found This Royal Navy South African Zulu War Medal, clasp “1879” A good example awarded to J.Parkhouse Ord HMS Shah Little edge contact wear. GC (£250 - £300)
This is all very interesting, 90th can I ask how you come by the Medal. And is there any chance you could paste a photo of the Medal into the forum or drop it into the Photo storage for this forum.
S.D
90th
Posts : 10156 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 64 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: parkhouse medal Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:01 am
hi pete, thanks for the link concerning parkhouse medal.
sd, i am not very good on that aspect of computers,i will endevour to get the kids onto it, ASAP, . i purchased the medal from a reputable dealer in the uk,i asked him if he would consider discounting the medal,and he did,so i got a good buy. 90th.
90th
Posts : 10156 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 64 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: photograph Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:23 am
hi sd, daughter wasnt able to post the photo,she is only 12!!!. so not much chance for me, it is school holidays here,so we will attempt it again .in the not to distant future, our camera is also unable to take a clear picture of the name. regards 90th.
Saul David 1879
Posts : 527 Join date : 2009-02-28
Subject: Re: The Gatling gun Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:29 am
90th That’s the problem with Medals and coins alike, its hard to capture the find detail. Anyway do your best look forward to seeing it. I did have a look for John Parkhouse but have had no joy, I will continue looking. But rest you can assure you have the beat man on the job 1879Graves.
S.D
90th
Posts : 10156 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 64 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Home 
Gallery 
Search 
Register 
Log in 
