British 24-Pounder Gun - Pensacola, FL
N 30° 20.943 W 087° 17.901
16R E 471326 N 3357501
British 24-Pounder Gun displayed outside Fort Barrancas.
Waymark Code: WMK4ZE
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/13/2014
Views: 3
The British 24-Pounder Gun was the standard 1700s heavy calibre piece of artillery mounted on warships and used in coastal defense fortifications.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: British
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
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Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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