Napoleon 12 Pounder - Vernon, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 34° 09.178 W 099° 17.053
14S E 473800 N 3779153
Bronze Field Gun Model 1857 on the SW corner of the courthouse square.
Waymark Code: WM155Z5
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2021
Views: 1
Plaque data:
Bore: 462"
Weight: 1225 lbs
Tube Length: 66"
Maximum Range: 1660 yards
Ordnance Inspector: T J R 1863 THOMAS JACKSON RODMAN, UNION OFFICER
US STAMPED TESTED AND APPROVED FOR USE
MANUFACTURE: 1863 BY CYRUS ALGER & CO SOUTH BOSTON, MASS
SSN: NO 138 FOUNDRY #1207
CHARGE: 25 LBS BLACK POWDER AMMO: 12 LB BALL SPERICAL CASE SHELL CANISTER
MUZZLE VELOCITY: 1485 FPS TOTAL MANUFACTURED: UNION 1156 - CONFEDERATE 501
SERVICE RECORD UNKNOWN
WILBARGER COUNTY HISTORICAL COMM
What type of artillery is this?: Canon
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: Service Record Unkown
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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