Rodman Cannon, Battery A, Fort Knox - Prospect, ME
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N 44° 33.883 W 068° 48.083
19T E 515772 N 4934617
This single Rodman type cannon located in Battery A southeast of the fort, represents the line of cannons that would have been here.
Waymark Code: WMQ32B
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 12/09/2015
Views: 4
In Prospect, within the Fort Knox State Park and Observatory, is this Rodman type cannon located in Battery A.
The fort is located on the western bank of the Penobscot River, just north of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge. There is an entrance fee and the parking area is just beyond the entrance. There is a path to the fort and a path and a tunnel that leads to Battery A. The cannon is located at one of the positions where a cannon would be.
According to a nearby sign, the cannon has a 15 inch bore and is one of two surviving cannons from this fort. It is black and has a smooth, curving surface. It is mounted on a cradle which has wheels allowing it to be (at one time) positioned horizontally.
What type of artillery is this?: Rodman Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: U.S. Union Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1866
Cost?: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Don't know.
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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