British Cannon - Hyde Park - Sydney, NSW, Australia
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BruceS
S 33° 52.239 E 151° 12.765
56H E 334691 N 6250748
Old British cannon on display at Hyde Park in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Waymark Code: WMFPD3
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 11/12/2012
Views: 14
From information plaque:
"This cannon was cast at the Carron Works, Scotland, 1806, and has the royal cypher of George III(G.R.) on the second reinforce. It formed part of the fortifications at Fort MacQuarie, Sydney. This class of gun was in use on shore batteries and H.M. ships through the period of the nineteenth century until breach loading guns displaced them."
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: British
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1806
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
Cost?: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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