Mortar - Mortier - Québec, Québec
Posted by: 
Weathervane
N 46° 48.064 W 071° 13.290
19T E 330485 N 5185453
Ce mortier est situé sur les plaines d'Abraham, à l'intersection de l'avenue George VI et de la rue Garneau. This mortar is located on the Plains of Abraham, at the intersection of George VI Avenue and Garneau Street.
Waymark Code: WM1182V
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 09/03/2019
Views: 6
Mortiers : 3 mortiers se retrouvent aux abords du monument Garneau et 4 autres sur le monument des Braves. Avec sa bouche pointée vers le haut, le mortier servait surtout à lancer des projectiles par-dessus les fortifications.
Source: (
visit link)
Translation:
Mortars: 3 mortars are found near the monument Garneau and 4 others on the monument of the Braves. With its muzzle pointing upwards, the mortar was used mainly to launch projectiles over the fortifications.
What type of artillery is this?: Mortier - Mortar
Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Britannique - British
Date artillery was in use: 09/13/1759
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Two pictures are required for this Waymark. Please take a close up picture of the artillery. Take a second with the artillery in the distance and capture as much of the surroundings as possible. Name the Waymark with first the name of the area and second what the artillery is. An example would be if it were a cannon in front of the Montgomery Armory you would name the Waymark: Montgomery Armory Cannon.