A fascinating YouTube posting.
"Large bronze cannon, with Spanish coat-of-arms, 9' long, from a 1588 Spanish Armada ship in the Naval Battle of Gravelines. (3000 lb)
The most impressive artifacts from any wrecks, at least in terms of size, are its large cannons, especially the bronze cannons, which were generally more ornate than their iron counterparts and are always found in better condition. The one we are offering here is additionally impressive for its origin, in fact the first cannon from the famous 1588 Spanish Armada that we have ever seen on the market, this one recovered by a fisherman well off the coast of Nieuwpoort, Belgium, apparently isolated and not associated with other wreckage and therefore likely jettisoned from a sinking ship. While the surfaces of this cannon are somewhat indistinct (but nicely patinated), which could indicate damage from fire if not corrosion and wear, the Spanish Habsburg crest (just like on the coins) is prominent on the top before the trunnions and is flanked by two square-shaped holes where iron casting-pins used to be, behind which is a raised plaque (its lettering, if there was any, now long gone) in front of the touch-hole. The cascabel and broad (16") breech are ornately decorated in floral design. Above the trunnions, as usual, are two "dolphins" (lifting handles). The 10" reinforced muzzle, with 5-1/4" bore is lightly decorated as well. While we cannot find any sales comparables, similar guns have been found around the world, notably from other Armada wrecks around Ireland. Unique opportunity for the advanced cannon collector or Spanish Armada enthusiast."
