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French naval shell dubbed Paycho sparks debate in 1840s
The article describes a hollow explosive shell invented by Capt Billette of the French navy, claimed to ignite on contact and ignite surrounding wood, capable of causing fires from a distance. It notes use at Mogador in 1844, its dramatic effects on ships, and that the secret remains with government officials while officers aboard know little.
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Tom
Paycho
Billette
Naval Hospital
Paris
Thany
Carasta
Albany
Troy
Uuisa
Marshal
Michigan
P. Canningham
Dr. Tuwosend
Baan
Blake
Kei
Nars
Alta
Awbiena
Wivers Zande Beek
Henry
Cornen
James L. Carndoff
Salitheim
Reae von Wormer
Guilderland
James Brodgomery
Josiah Clark
Aseph Beebe
Henry Johnson
Am. Myers
N. Davidson
D. Gardiner
D. White
McCauly
Peter McChesney
Father
New Scotland
Abram’ von Wormer
Godderlang
L. Gates
B. E. Yates
Harleston
Townsend
James Gongden
Bethlehem
J.L. Garndaff
Ear
General Advertiser
Providence
R.I
J. S. Woods
Albany Spectator
Albany Holder
Wood, Tyon & Co
Som Beart
United States
Canada
A. Co. Hyde, Agrol, Marhball
IR. C.G
Chualace
Thia
Oa Fc Ua
Vaughn
Cork