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Biloxi Artillery Cannons
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Sunny Gina
N 30° 23.558 W 088° 53.086
16R E 318922 N 3363800
Cannons discovered on a sunken ship off the shore of Biloxi, Mississippi.
Waymark Code: WM20YE
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 08/17/2007
Views: 41
The plaque reads:
Ancient cannon from an old French or Spanish ship sunk in the Bay of Biloxi shortly after the establishment of the first capitol of the vast providence of French Louisiana at Biloxi in 1699. Donated to the city of Biloxi as a memorial to the Tiblier Family by Captain Eugene Tiblier II who discovered the sunken boat in 1893.
What type of artillery is this?: French or Spanish Cannons
![](/images/spacer.gif) Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
![](/images/spacer.gif) Parking location to view this Waymark: N 30° 23.559 W 088° 53.090
![](/images/spacer.gif) Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
![](/images/spacer.gif) Artillery is no longer operational: yes
![](/images/spacer.gif) Still may work: no
![](/images/spacer.gif) Are there any geocaches at this location?: Mav's Revenge! GC10W83
![](/images/spacer.gif) What military of the world used this device?: Not listed
![](/images/spacer.gif) Date artillery was in use: Not listed
![](/images/spacer.gif) Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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