Civil War era explosive shells were filled with black powder, which degrades over time. These shells, having been exposed to salt water would never explode. Even if the powder hadn’t been ruined by the water, it still won’t burn.
Civil War era explosive shells were filled with black powder, which degrades over time. These shells, having been exposed to salt water would never explode. Even if the powder hadn’t been ruined by the water, it still won’t burn.