Dundee Navel Cannon - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

At the heart of the Downtown Triangle Park, is the Navel cannon that was installed in 1909, and its beautiful eight sided limestone bandstand erected in 1913 as a Soldiers Memorial, commemorating service by Dundee boys in the Civil and Spanish American Wars.
6.4-Inch Parrott Rifle
Also known as the 100-pounder Parrott Rifle, both Army and Navy models are identical except for patterns of marking. This is the standard pattern produced from 1861-1865 by West Point Foundry. A modified version with extended banding was later produced for the Spanish Navy.
Overall length: 154"
Bore diameter: 6.4"
Weight of original: 9,800lbs
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What type of artillery is this?: 6.4-Inch Parrott Rifle Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: Parrott guns equipped Union land and naval forces throughout the Civil War. Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1909 Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker, WayMark# WM1369 Date artillery was in use: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed

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