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Twelve-pound cannon
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The twelve-pound cannon is a cannon that fires twelve-pound projectiles from its barrel, as well as grapeshot, chainshot, shrapnel, and later shells and canister shot.[1] It was first used during the Tudor period[2] and reached its production top in the Napoleonic wars (1812-1815). It was a favorite weapon of the Grande Armee; these muzzle-loading smoothbore 12-pounders were later known as Napoleon cannons in honor of the French emperor, himself a former artillery officer.
In addition 12-pounders were carried on the quarterdeck of British Ships of the line like HMS Victory though their main weapons were the larger 24 and 32 pound cannon, capable of shattering the hulls of enemy warships and killing the gun crews with a deadly shower of splinters.[3]
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What type of artillery is this?: Cannon Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds What military of the world used this device?: US Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1857 Cost?: 8.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: yes Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not sure Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

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