Ah, Gentlemen, the plot thickens! The AirForce EOD has just informed me that the circumference of the sabot is about 26.6". They do admit that the sabot is distorted, and it is not easy to measure accurately. So, I will make a WAG here and say that we are most likely dealing with an 8" - 200 pdr Parrott shell - Thank you Carl, Redbob and others for your information. Yes, I know the measurement is more than the usual 25.1, but I think that 5% error in the crude measuring is acceptable for an ID.
The transfer of the CSS Georgia shells has been delayed, so the Marines at Beaufort will be inerting our shells most likely in September - along with this individual! I am just going to have to wait a little longer before I see it.
Regards,
Jim J.