"Long Tom" Cannon - Ogdensburg, NY
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jiggs11
N 44° 41.936 W 075° 29.808
18T E 460640 N 4949626
British 9-pounder cannon used in ceremonial role in Ogdensburg, NY
Waymark Code: WMHF8H
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/03/2013
Views: 3
The cannon is a 9 pound shot cannon purchased from Great Britain in 1839 to celebrate Independence Day. It served in a ceremonial capacity, being fired off for the end of the Civil War, and US Centennial in 1876.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: British Arny
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1812
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1839
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
"Long Tom" GC2YCT5
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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