3 Cannon - Lafayete Square Park - St. Louis, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 36.980 W 090° 12.954
15S E 742397 N 4277878
Three cannon rusting and dissolving away in the park
Waymark Code: WMMC6Y
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Blue J Wenatchee
Views: 5
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County of display: St. Louis Independent City
Location of display: Lafayette Park, St. Louis

I have not found when or by whom these pieces were erected. The effects showing on the barrels may be because they were recovered from the Mississippi.
I would rather believe that, that believe they are in such shape because of neglect.

Cannon 1 (Spanish Garrison Cannon): Detail can be read thepiraeking.com

Cannon 2 (18-pounder carronade) & Cannon 3 (17th century Spanish Iron Cannon): you can read all at du.edu

"The cannons, two "Long Toms" and a "Carronade," were part of the munitions of the 50-gun British frigate "Acteon. The ship entered Charleston Harbor in 1776 to bomb Fort Moultrie but went aground and was quickly attacked by American ships which bombed its magazine and sunk it. The cannons where later retrieved and sold. The three presented to Lafayette Park were bought by the Missouri Commander of the Loyal Legion." ~ St. Louis Parks Division

What type of artillery is this?: all 3 British

Where is this artillery located?: Park

What military of the world used this device?: British

Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1776

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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