13 – Inch Seacoast Mortar, Fort Moultrie, Sullivans Island
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Lat34North
N 32° 45.535 W 079° 51.416
17S E 607072 N 3625138
This 13 – Inch Seacoast Mortar is part of a large display of Artillery pieces on display at Fort Moultrie National Park on Sullivans Island (Part of the Fort Sumpter NP)
Waymark Code: WMB122
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member PTCrazy
Views: 4

From the marker at the mortar.

Union artillerists on Morris Island used mortars similar to this nine ton giant to fire 218 – pound explosive shells into Confederate fortifications. In 1874, two batteries, consisting of two mortars each, were emplaced near the site of the present Fort Moultrie visitor’s center.

Maximum Range: 4200 yards
What type of artillery is this?: Seacoast Mortar

Where is this artillery located?: Park

What military of the world used this device?: Union - US Civil War

Cost?: 3.00 (listed in local currency)

Artillery is no longer operational: no

Still may work: no

Are there any geocaches at this location?:
yes, A virtual cache


Date artillery was in use: Not listed

Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
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