Thesaurus Term/Concept: BOMBARDON
| Identifier | 131955 |
|---|---|
| Class | MARITIME CRAFT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A floating breakwater in the form of a hollow cruciform tube 200 ft long by 25 ft high. Bombardons were designed to reduce the height of waves and formed the outer breakwater of the Mulberry harbours. |