24 Pound Naval Gun, Georgetown, SC
N 33° 22.073 W 079° 17.180
17S E 659425 N 3693383
This Naval Gun is located in Joseph Rainey Park in Georgetown, SC
Waymark Code: WM11TY
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 12/18/2006
Views: 45
This gun was cast by the Hughes Foundey near Havre de Grace, Maryland about 1800. It is one of three known to exist of about 180 made. This gun is marked with the Federal Eagle, serial number, and the weight. It weights about 5,000 pounds and is similar to those used in the Frigate Constitution and Old Ironsides.
What type of artillery is this?: 24 Pound Naval Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: United States Navy
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1800
Date artillery was placed on display: 11/01/1999
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Joseph Rainey Park GCYJ8Y
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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