Historic Fort Wayne, Detroit, cannons
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zenboy01
N 42° 17.981 W 083° 05.906
17T E 327027 N 4685182
3 cannon tubes at Historic Fort Wayne, Detroit
Waymark Code: WM3C13
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 03/12/2008
Views: 24
2 30-Pdr. Parrott tubes, and a 14 cm. Hontoria QF Gun, a Span-Am War trophy from the Spanish Cruiser Vizcaya. Plans currently underway to restore and mount all 3 pieces by the Historic Fort Wayne Coalition.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 42° 18.080 W 083° 05.722
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
What military of the world used this device?: Not listed
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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