68-pdr Smooth-bore Muzzle Loader Gun - Southsea Castle, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

The gun is adjacent to the old moat of Southsea Castle in the parkland outside. It sits on wheels and has an informative plaque which reads:

'68-pdr. Smooth-bore Muzzle loader Gun of 96 cwt dated 1853 mounted on a standing garrison carriage. Guns of this type fired solid round-shot or spherical explosive shell: they were some of the largest iron guns to be cast and virtually the last of the smooth-bores.

Guns of this pattern were used in the Crimean War and the shot damages on the muzzle and the chase of this piece suggests that it was engaged in the siege of Sevastopol. (H:69:17)'

What type of artillery is this?: 68-pdr Smooth-bore Muzzle Loader Gun Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: Siege of Sevastopol Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1854 Artillery is no longer operational: no Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=3e7cdcba-a23f-4be0-a545-55c1276140ba Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed

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