Canon over Kororareka Bay - Russell, Northland, New Zealand
S 35° 15.759 E 174° 07.299
60H E 238150 N 6094030
A canon that arrived on the Sourabaya and later mounted on land to defend Russell Township.
Waymark Code: WMGEHW
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 02/22/2013
Views: 6
This old canon first arrived in Kororareka (now Russell) as ballast in the ship Sourabaya which was found to be unseaworthy and was broken up here in 1840. This old canon was installed with two others on the lower slopes of Maiki Hill in 1845 to defend the township against the Ngapuhi chief Hone Heke. The defence was unsuccessful and the cannon lay on the slope of Maiki Hill until 1889 when it was sent to an exhibition in Dunedin.
On its return it was placed on its present site in 1917. The Russell Museum renewed the replica gun carriage in 1992-93 as part of its policy to support and enhance the heritage of Russell/Kororareka.
What type of artillery is this?: canon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: British
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1840
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1917
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
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Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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