Bronze Field Artillery, Akaroa, NZ - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

This field artillery piece in the park by the pier in Akaroa is a reminder that peace is sometimes established by force. This is a 4" muzzle loading bronze cannon, typical of field pieces in colonial times. Perhaps it is here from the days of the HMS Britomart, the ship that raised the Union Jack at Akoroa to demonstrate British sovereignty to the French settlers that arrived a week later, thinking they had an agreement with the local Maori on a settlement on the Banks Peninsula. Perhaps this cannon is how the British responded to this claim. In any case, the French settlers arrived a week after the Brits and settled in Akoroa, as British subjects. The French flavour of this town is an excellent reminder of this history.

What type of artillery is this?: Muzzle loading field artillery Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: British and many others Still may work: 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 Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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