French 12 Pounder Cannons - Whitney Building - Toronto, ON
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jiggs11
N 43° 39.783 W 079° 23.416
17T E 629787 N 4835708
A pair of French cannon from the French ship Prudent, sunk in 1758 and recovered in 1899.
Waymark Code: WMPWHP
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/30/2015
Views: 5
A pair of damaged but still recognizable French naval 12 Pounder cannon. These were from the French naval ship Le Prudent, burned and sunk by the Royal Navy during the siege of Louisbourg on 17 July, 1758.
They sat on the bottom of the ocean until 1899, when they were recovered, and subsequently purchased by the Ontario Government for display.
What type of artillery is this?: Naval Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: French Navy
Date artillery was in use: 07/17/1758
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1899
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
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