32-Pounder Coast Defense Gun - Ft. Morgan, AL
N 30° 13.800 W 088° 01.391
16R E 401542 N 3344714
32-Pounder Coast Defense Gun located to the north of Ft. Morgan, AL.
Waymark Code: WMK57M
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 02/14/2014
Views: 4
32-Pounder Coast Defense Gun on a front pintle barbette mount.
"This smoothbore, muzzle-loading cannon was one of the main coast defense weapons in the United States' arsenal when Fort Morgan was completed in 1834. With an eight pound charge of powder the gun could fire a 32-pound solid iron shot about one mile.
"At the start of the Civil War in 1861 the 32 pounder was widely used in coastal forts, but was being replaced by more powerful and accurate guns. When the war began there were 78 of these guns at Fort Morgan, but when the fort was captured in 1864 only 14 were still in use."
Text from the nearby sign.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: US
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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