"Le Renard" - Yorktown Historical Battlefield, VA
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N 37° 13.819 W 076° 30.049
18S E 366862 N 4121477
This french 6 pounder was nicknamed "Le Renard" or "The Fox". It was cast in bronze in Strasbourg in 1762. The cannon could throw a 6 pound ball of iron as far as a mile.
Waymark Code: WM46E5
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2008
Views: 22
This french 6 pounder was nicknamed "Le Renard" or "The Fox". It was cast in bronze in Strasbourg in 1762. The cannon could throw a 6 pound ball of iron as far as a mile.
The cannon is one of several historic cannons on display at the Yorktown Historic Battlefield, part of the Colonial National Historic Park.
What type of artillery is this?: 6 pounder cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: French/American during Revolutionary War
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1762
Cost?: 10.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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