Cannons - Gore Park, Hamilton, ON
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stinger503
N 43° 15.349 W 079° 52.003
17T E 591988 N 4789846
Quick Description: Cannons in Gore Park
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 4/30/2012 9:28:17 PM
Waymark Code: WMEB6H
Views: 2
Long Description:
This pair of cannons sit on each side of the John A. MacDonald statue in Gore Park, Hamilton. The cannons sit on New Brunswick Granite and have light rust. They have a British seal on the top and 130 written on the side, possibly the regiment that used them.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: British
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
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
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Visit Instructions:
Two pictures are required for this Waymark. Please take a close up picture of the artillery. Take a second with the artillery in the distance and capture as much of the surroundings as possible. Name the Waymark with first the name of the area and second what the artillery is. An example would be if it were a cannon in front of the Montgomery Armory you would name the Waymark: Montgomery Armory Cannon.
