IX-inch Dahlgren SB Iron Shell Gun - Bay City, Michigan - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

This 9-inch Dahlgren Cannon is a true replica of those in place at Battery Park from the early 1900s to 1942. The originals were part of the arsenal aboard the USS Hartford, the flagship of Rear Admiral David G. Farragut. During the Civil War, the Hartford was instrumental in the capture of New Orleans in 1862, and victorious at the Battle of Mobile Bay in August 1864.

Dahlgren cannons were cast at various foundries throughout the Northern states, and the typical weight was about 9,000 pounds. Often mounted on a wooden Marsilly Carriage, they were operated by a 17-member gun crew.

This replica was cast by the Bay Cast Companies in Bay City, Michigan, in May 2016, from the original plans used by foundries in the 1850s and 1860s.

What type of artillery is this?: IX-inch Dahlgren SB Iron Shell Gun Where is this artillery located?: Government building What military of the world used this device?: United States Navy Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1862 Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/2016 Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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