British Light 3-Pounder Cannon, Monroe, MI
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N 41° 54.709 W 083° 22.580
17T E 302920 N 4642716
This British cannon is located on Elm Street in Monroe, MI.
Waymark Code: WM1TBG
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2007
Views: 183
This cannon, used by British troops during the War of 1812, is on display at the River Raisin Battlefield Historical Center.
The British light 3-pounder had a 2.9 inch bore with a useful range of about half a mile. It could also fire cannister, which consisted of about 48 musket balls, which performed like a giant shotgun, but effective range was limited to 400 yards or less.
British artillery in North America used a wide variety of winter sled arrangements. The exact types used here are not recorded. This 3-pounder is mounted on a type of winter sled devised in 1796. The inventor was the well-known British artillerist, Adye, who was stationed briefly in Detroit in the early 1790's and later tested this winter gun sled design in Quebec.
--text from Monroe County Historical Marker on site
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: British Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1813
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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