Cowtown Coliseum Cannons - Fort Worth TX
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sfwife
N 32° 47.357 W 097° 20.865
14S E 654721 N 3629135
A pair of Spanish Cannon circa 1800-1825
Waymark Code: WM78D9
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2009
Views: 5
This cannon was retrieved from the San Antonio River in 1939 in San Antonio near the Alamo. It is a 6 pounder and fired a 6 pound cannonball.
The cannon torch hole was spiked and an oversized cannonball jammed into the barrel disabling the barrel.
Estimated weight of the cannon is 600-700 pounds.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Mexico
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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