Cannon - Castle Clinton National Monument - New York City, NY
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N 40° 42.203 W 074° 01.011
18T E 583054 N 4506295
Castle Clinton was built in anticipation of the War of 1812... but the Fort was never used in battle.
Waymark Code: WMJPKK
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 12/13/2013
Views: 11
The Castle Clinton National Monument is on the National Register of Historic Places and is operated by the National Park Service.
It is located in Manhattan's Battery Park...and many of the tourist come here before or after visiting the Statue of Liberty.
The Castle has this cannon on display without a placard to provide information.
What type of artillery is this?: cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: USA
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
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
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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