| 30-pounder short gun | |
|---|---|
| Type | naval gun |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | 19th century |
| Used by | French Navy |
| Wars | Invasion of Algiers, Battle of the Tagus, Battle of Veracruz |
| Production history | |
| Unit cost | 1243.5 Francs |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2,487 kilograms (5,483 lb) |
| Length | 291.9 centimetres (114.9 in) |
| Barrel length | 235.0 centimetres (92.5 in) |
| Calibre | 164.7 mm[1] |
The 30-pounder short gun was a piece of artillery mounted on French warships of the Age of sail. They were the middle-sized component of the unified system standardised on the 30-pounder calibre, replacing both the 24-pounders and 18-pounders in many usages.