24 Pounder - Vallejo, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 05.898 W 122° 15.687
10S E 564756 N 4216979
A cannon by the Vallejo Ferry Building in Vallejo, CA.
Waymark Code: WM91QG
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/14/2010
Views: 3
The cannon is from the US Frigate "Independence". It participated in the capture of Guaymas and Mazatlan.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: US
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1847
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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