4.7" Armstrong Gun - Fort Moultrie National Monument, SC
N 32° 45.548 W 079° 51.452
17S E 607016 N 3625162
4.7" Armstrong Gun in Battery Bingham inside Fort Moultrie.
Waymark Code: WMRND7
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/12/2016
Views: 5
In 1898 the United States Army acquired 35 British QF 4.7-inch guns; these were designated "4.72-inch Armstrong guns". Two of these guns were placed Battery Bingham as part of the Endicott system to protect Charleston harbor. These guns could fire a 45-pound projectile 5.7 miles. Their main purpose was to protect the mine fields from mine sweepers.
This gun probably had a splinter shield that is now missing.
What type of artillery is this?: Rapid Firing Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: US, UK
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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