Gatlin Gun and Cannon - Boston, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 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
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member PTCrazy
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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