Naval Cannon, George Rogers Clark National Park, Vincennes, Indiana.
N 38° 40.697 W 087° 32.147
16S E 453396 N 4281212
This cannon is on display outside the parks visitor center entrance.
Waymark Code: WMA9GQ
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 12/08/2010
Views: 5
I am not sure what the designation is or type of cannon this is.
It looks as though it could have been made to sit on the deck of a small ship.
It is a smooth-bore muzzle-loading trunnioned cannon, mounted on a carriage.
The only inscription I could find was the date inscribed near the vent of the cannon which read 6 - 2 - 13.
My assumtion because of the date inscribed that is that it was made in 1813.
What type of artillery is this?: Navy type artillery.
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: US Navy.
Date artillery was in use: 06/02/1813
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
None that I know of.
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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