Siege Mortar #2 - Old Fortress - Kerkyra Corfu, Greece
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jiggs11
N 39° 37.386 E 019° 55.680
34S E 407992 N 4386475
One of two siege mortars located in the upper courtyard area of the Old Fortress on Corfu.
Waymark Code: WMXA7J
Location: Greece
Date Posted: 12/16/2017
Views: 8
One of two siege mortars of the Republic of Venice, cast in 1684 at the Brede Foundry., and now preserved and on display near the top of the Old Fortress in Corfu.
It carries the serial number of 41-0, located near the touch hole.
It was in place by 1716 during the siege of Old Corfu.
Gun characteristics are:
Cast: 1684 Brede (Sussex) Foundry of Thomas Western
Army: Serenissima Republic of Venice
Doge: Marcantonio Giustinian
Weight: 2,088 KG (4,099 lbs)
Bore: 515mm (20 inches)
Range Max: 500M (550 yds)
This particular mortar was preserved and restored by a donation from the Kerkyra Rotary Club and the 21st Ephorate of Byzantine Antiquities. Admission to the Fort is now 6 Euros/person.
What type of artillery is this?: Siege Mortar
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Republic of Venice
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1716
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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