U.S.S. Constitution Cannon, Gardens at Gethsemane - Boston, MA - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

In the West Roxbury section of Boston, between the fork in the road at the beginning of the Gardens at Gethsemane, is a cannon on wooden supports, painted red. This cannon is part of a memorial to our veterans at the cemetery.

The cannon has a plaque on the side with the following text:

This gun was procured from the Charlestown Navy Yard March 8, 1932 by the Supt. of the Martin Luther Orphans' Home, Rev. C. T. Ohlinger, by order of Rear Admiral Larimer, Chief of Ordnance Department, Wash., D.C. The gun was formerly on the Frigate Constitution. Placed here in memory of Camp Andrew, Second Mass. Infantry, 1861-1865.

Camp Andrew was a temporary facility to train soldiers for the Civil War. The Massachusetts Second saw a lot of action in that war, including Gettysburg and Antietum. Robert Gould Shaw was with this infantry for 18 months before leading the Massachusetts 54th Colored Infantry.

The U.S.S. Constitution is currently the world's oldest active commissioned warship (though it wouldn't do much against today's warships!). This ship is also one of the most celebrated U.S. warships, having taken engaged the British in many battles.

To get to the cemetery, from the VFW Parkway, take a left onto Baker Street and drive approximately a quarter mile to the access road on the left. Take a left and follow the access road to the cannon, straight ahead. Source:

Civil War Archive (Massachusetts):
http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unmainf1.htm

What type of artillery is this?: Cannon Where is this artillery located?: Other What military of the world used this device?: navy Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1815 Date artillery was placed on display: 03/08/1932 Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: None known. Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

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