Parrott Rifle & Limber - Newport News, VA
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stinger503
N 37° 10.933 W 076° 32.261
18S E 363505 N 4116192
10 Pound Parrott Rifle near the Battle of Dam No. 1
Waymark Code: WMWCJ7
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2017
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This 10 Pound Parrott Rifle artillery is located at Newport News Park in Newport News, Virginia near the Discovery Center. The rifle is displayed with it's limber, which would carry the equipment required to operate the rifle. The limber was carried by a separate team of horses from the cannon.
This Parrott Rifle is similar to ones which would have stood here in April 1862 during the Battle of Dam Number One.
What type of artillery is this?: Parrott Rifle
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Union Army
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
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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