Left French Cannon - Louisbourg, NS
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stinger503
N 45° 55.511 W 059° 57.762
21T E 270285 N 5090003
One of two naval guns at Louisbourg Museum
Waymark Code: WM19H49
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 02/28/2024
Views: 2
This is the left of the two cannons here at the Sydney & Louisberg Railway Museum in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. The guns were lifted by the Dominion Coal Company in 1895 from the bottom of the nearby harbour. They were used by the French Navy, potentially abandoned during or after the 7 Years War. The cannons have seen plenty of erosion over the years.
PLAQUE TEXT:
"FRENCH NAVAL GUN RAISED
BY THE DOMINION COAL COMPANY IN 1895
FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE LOUISBURG HARBOUR
AND MOUNTED AT THE LOUISBURG RAILROAD STATION
PRESENTED TO THE FORTRESS OF LOUISBURG
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
BY THE
DOMINION STEEL AND COAL CORPORATION LTD.
1936"
What type of artillery is this?: French Naval Gun
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: French Navy
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1895
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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