9 O'Clock Gun - Vancouver, BC
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bluesnote
N 49° 17.884 W 123° 07.054
10U E 491452 N 5460598
One of many historical markers at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Waymark Code: WM1926P
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 11/12/2023
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The plaque says, "This gun is a naval type twelve pound muzzle-loader. Cast in 1816 at Woolwich, England, it was brought to Vancouver around 1894. The crests of King George III and of the Earl of Mulgrave, Master General of Ordnance are on the barrel.
Gun restoration and pavilion were centennial gifts in 1986 to the City of Vancouver from:
EBCO Industries Ltd.; Chester F. Millar; First Generation Capital Corporation; Hudson's Bay Company"
Type of Marker: Could be classified as both
Type of Sign: Historic Site or Building Marker
Describe the parking that is available nearby: Some nearby street parking
What Agency placed the marker?: Unknown
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