9-Pounder Cannon - Ottawa, Ontario
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Weathervane
N 45° 23.730 W 075° 42.346
18T E 444758 N 5027129
This exact replica of a 9-Pounder cannon bearing King George III cypher is located in proximity to HMCS - Carleton, the Stone Frigate housing the land-based naval training establishment and recruiting centre, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM14C9T
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/09/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Bear and Ragged
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Inscription on the Plaque:

9 Pounder Gun

These replica cannon are mounted on garrison carriages of the type used in most 18th Century Canadian Forts. the original barrels were made of cast iron and bear the cypher of King George III, indicating that they were cast between 1760 and 1820. The "Broad Arrow" mark on the barrels denotes their ownership by the British Board of Ordnance. The title "9-Pounder" means that the cannon ball fired from this gun weighed nine pounds.
Where is original located?: England

Where is this replica located?: Ottawa, Ontario

Who created the original?: Woolwich Arsenal

Internet Link about Original: http://silverhawkauthor.com/artillery-5-ontario-fort-george_431.html

Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1810
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