Monarchy Cannon - Honolulu, HI
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saopaulo1
N 21° 16.734 W 157° 50.009
4Q E 621014 N 2353461
A canon in Honolulu.
Waymark Code: WM17T37
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 03/31/2023
Views: 1
"This cannon was one of a battery of twelve guns placed on punchbowl crater by the Hawaiian monarchy beginning in 1831. Both to defend Honolulu Harbor and to fire salutes. The U.S. Army moved the cannon to Bishop Museum in 1920, where it remained until 1988 when the Army moved it again to this site."
What type of artillery is this?: canon
Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds
What military of the world used this device?: US
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1831
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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