Despite his long experience with naval ordnance, the damage was astounding.

Willie Keith became the oracle of the tenth floor in matters of naval ordnance.

It was the largest field piece used by the US Army during the war except for naval ordnance adapted into railway guns.

During his 36-year career, he distinguished himself as an expert in naval ordnance and as a battleship commander.

Outwardly it looked like standard naval ordnance, but we saw it was rigged the same as a star shell.

For eight years, beginning in 1853, he primarily served in the field of naval ordnance.

For these achievements, Dahlgren became known as the "father of American naval ordnance."

Grant's troops took advantage of the withdrawal to mount a general advance supported by naval ordnance.

The work is a 40,000-word study of the history of naval ordnance and armor.

Commodore Jeffers served in this capacity for eight years and contributed much to the science and literature of naval ordnance.