Model 1841 6-Pounder Field Cannon
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N 34° 41.778 W 076° 40.735
18S E 346224 N 3840647
This is the smallest caliber cannon used in the Civil War. It is located at Fort Macon.
Waymark Code: WMC55A
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/26/2011
Views: 8
There is an informational panel at the site. It reads as follows:
Smallest caliber cannon used in the War Between the States. Several of these were used as secondary armament in Fort Macon during 1834-1861 to defend vulnerable areas against assaults.
Weight of Bronze Barrel ........887 Pounds
Weight of Gun Carriage .........900 Pounds
Weight of Shot....................6 Pounds
Gunpowder Charge ...............1 ¼ Pounds
Range (at 5°)...................1523 Yards
Normal Gun Crew......................7 Men
What type of artillery is this?: 6-Pounder Field Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds
What military of the world used this device?: US Union Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1841
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes - 1 virtual geocache at the fort
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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