US Navy Civil War Sea Coast Gun - Brant, NY
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jiggs11
N 42° 35.391 W 079° 00.134
17T E 663916 N 4717204
Civil War-era US Navy Coastal Defence Artillery Gun located in Brant Cemetery, NY
Waymark Code: WMMVHE
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/09/2014
Views: 3
Civil War US Navy cannon and carriage located in Brant Cemetery. Markings (BF) indicate it was most likely cast by Builders Foundry of Providence, RI. It carried a weight of 4510 lbs. which probably indicated a 30 pound shot.
The cannon was donated to the James Ayer Post 202 of the G.A.R. in 1897, but it wasn't until 30 May, 1899 that it was mounted and dedicated in the Brant Cemetery.
Text on the base reads:
ERECTED IN MEMORY OF
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
OF THE WAR OF 1861-5
Brant Cemetery can be accessed by travelling east from Brant on Brant-North Collins Rd (CR 249).
What type of artillery is this?: Coastal defence
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: US Navy
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1861
Date artillery was placed on display: 05/30/1899
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
GC1QJYQ Defenders of Freedom
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