10" Smoothbore Columbiad - Fort Moultrie National Monument, SC
N 32° 45.564 W 079° 51.506
17S E 606931 N 3625190
10" Smoothbore Columbiad used by the Confederates to defend Charleston Harbor.
Waymark Code: WMRN5W
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/11/2016
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The Columbiad was a large-caliber, smoothbore, muzzle-loading cannon able to fire heavy projectiles at both high and low trajectories. This feature enabled the Columbiad to fire solid shot or shell to long ranges, making it an excellent seacoast defense weapon for its day. Invented by Colonel George Bomford, United States Army, in 1811, columbiads were used by the United States coastal artillery from the War of 1812 until the early years of the 20th Century. Very few Columbiads were used outside of the U.S. and Confederate Armies.
This Columbiad is mounted on a center pivot coastal defense carriage.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: US, CSA
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?: GCEF90
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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