Gatlin Gun and Cannon - Boston, MA
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Metro2
N 42° 21.603 W 071° 03.360
19T E 330686 N 4691800
These weapons are located in Fanueil Hall.
Waymark Code: WMHJBD
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/15/2013
Views: 10
These weapons are upstairs in the Museum portion of Fanueil Hall.
The signs accompanying them indicates that the Gatlin machine gun is an experimental US Navy .45 calibre ten barrels and the 3 pd bronze cannon has a 48" barrel and was manufactured by P. Seestra in 1778.
What type of artillery is this?: Gatlin machine gun and cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: USA
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1778
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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