9" Dahlgren Cannon from the USS Harford - Farragut TN
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Don.Morfe
N 35° 52.722 W 084° 09.636
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9" Dahlgren Cannon from the USS Harford on the grounds of the Farragut Folklife Museum
Waymark Code: WM139WD
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2020
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From Jefenry.com-1" Bore IX Dahlgren Gun
The 9" Dahlgren gun was the pinacle of American muzzleloading, smoothbore broadside naval cannon development. I've not come across any report of a 9" Dahlgren bursting in service. The cannon itself weighed around 9,000 pounds and it fired a 9" diameter projectile with 13 pounds of powder. Solid shot weighed 90 pounds, and shell weighed 73. Maximum range was 3,450 yards (1.96 miles!) at 15º elevation.
LOCATION: Marker is in Farragut, Tennessee, in Knox County. Marker is on Municipal Center Drive 0.1 miles west of South Campbell Station Road, on the left when traveling west. The monument is on the grounds of the Farragut Folklife Museum. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11408 Municipal Center Drive, Knoxville TN 37934, United States of America.
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Both Union and Confederate Armies in the U.S. Civil War
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
What type of artillery is this?: Not listed
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
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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