John O'Neill Cannon - Havre de Grace, MD
Posted by: bluesnote
N 39° 32.441 W 076° 05.082
18S E 406792 N 4377341
A cannon used in the battle of Havre de Grace in the war of 1812.
Waymark Code: WMXE7K
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2018
Views: 2
The plaque says, "This cannon of the War of 1812
marks the site of the battery on Concord Point
where
John O'Neill
1769-1838
served the guns single handed during the
British attack upon Havre de Grace
May 3, 1813 until disabled and captured.
He was released from the British frigate Maid Stone through the intercession of his young daughter, Matilda, to whom Admiral Cockburn gave his gold-mounted snuff-box in a token of her heroism. As a tribute to the gallant conduct of her father, the citizens of Philadelphia presented to him a handsome sword.
Erected by the citizens of Havre de Grace and the descendants of John O'Neill in the year of the National Star-Spangled Banner Centennial 1914."
Where is this artillery located?: Park
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?: No
What type of artillery is this?: Not listed
What military of the world used this device?: Not listed
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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