Four Cannons at Jubilee Square, Simon's Town, South Africa
S 34° 11.568 E 018° 26.002
34H E 263484 N 6213488
There are four cannon on display at Jubilee Square, the park on the waterfront in Simon's Town, South Africa.
Waymark Code: WMJ93V
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Date Posted: 10/13/2013
Views: 2
These four cannon do not appear very intimidating when vendors use the area for displaying their wares, and use the cannons to lean on or as a table for their personal belongings, but the history of Simon's Town as the location of the South African Navy proves that defending the country is serious business.
Jubilee Square is the name of the waterfront park in Simon's Town that has a variety of displays. In addition to the cannon, there are several huge anchors, a whale blubber pot, a fountain, several memorials (for ship wrecks, a crash involving aircraft, and a memorial for those displaced by the edict of 1967), and a statue of a dog that was a member of the Navy.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannons
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: South African
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
GC2HT5Y Simon's Town Historical Mile #1
GC2J4YE Simon's Town Historical Mile #2
GC4GF4F SAN
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
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
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