Ten Inch Smooth Bore Columbiad Cannon - Battery Park
N 32° 46.189 W 079° 55.733
17S E 600320 N 3626276
Located in Nattery Park in downtown Charleston SC
Waymark Code: WM3BGX
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2008
Views: 40
The plaque reads:
This cannon and its mate to the left have been identified as two thirds of Fort Sumter's "three gun battery" of October, 1863.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: USA Confederate
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1863
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?: yes several nearby with one really close!
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
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