12Punds Kanoner - Prinsens Port - Frederica, Danmark
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Walking Boots
N 55° 34.073 E 009° 45.156
32U E 547459 N 6158244
Ved Prinsens Port på Fredericia fæstning står fire 12punds kanoner
Waymark Code: WM137A0
Location: Denmark
Date Posted: 10/02/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
Views: 2

Ved Prinsens Port ved Voldene i Fredericia står fire 12punds kanoner
Kanonen er beregnet til at skyde med en massiv 12 punds kugle, og er derfor mest velegnet til at ødelægge fjendens stillinger på lang afstand.
Kanonerne er brugt i 1864 hvor Preussisk og Østrigsk militær angreb Fredericia



At the Prince's Gate at Fredericia Fortress four 12-pounder cannons are located.
The cannon is designed to fire with a massive 12 pound ball, and is therefore most suitable for destroying enemy positions at long range.
The cannons were used in 1864 when the Prussian and Austrian military attacked Fredericia


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What type of artillery is this?: 12 pounder Kanon

Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds

What military of the world used this device?: Danish

Date artillery was in use: 03/08/1864

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Artillery is no longer operational: no

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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