The War Memorial Cannons of Digby II, Nova Scotia
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N 44° 37.465 W 065° 45.396
20T E 281321 N 4944925
Along with the six cannons on the Digby waterfront in Loyalist Park, there are also two more here at the Digby Cenotaph, a bit further north on Water Street.
Waymark Code: WMVGTP
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 04/17/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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The cannons were part of fortifications constructed at Digby, primarily to protect the town from privateers in three separate eras: the American Revolution (1775-1783), the British-French War (ca. 1793) and the War of 1812. The original cannons are now gone, replaced in 1883 by the eight here now, including the six waterfront cannons. The two cast iron cannons were manufactured in Britain during the Victorian era in the 1840s. This, the cannon on the north side of the memorial, is the only one of the eight without a plaque.

The foundry marked this cannon's weight as 59 - 1 - 0, meaning 59 hundredweight plus 1 quarter plus 0 pounds. One hundredweight equaled 112 pounds, and one quarter weight equaled 28 pounds. Thus this cannon should weigh 6638 pounds.
What type of artillery is this?: Muzzle Loading Iron Cannon

Where is this artillery located?: Park

What military of the world used this device?: British Army

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Artillery is no longer operational: yes

Still may work: no

Date artillery was in use: Not listed

Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

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Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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