The Mark 8 armor piercing shell could be fired from the Battleship’s 16 inch guns, and were designed to penetrate heavy armor on enemy ships. A museum visitor kindly donated this 3D printed shell, which has been helpful in showing how each component made the design so powerful. Watch to learn more! #militaryhistory #maritimehistory #interestingthings #history #navyships #ships #usnavy #battleship #historicships #philly #museumsoftiktok #shipsoftiktok #museumvisit #historymuseum | Battleship New