US Navy Civil War Sea Coast Gun - Forest Ave Cemetery - Angola, NY
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jiggs11
N 42° 38.864 W 079° 01.471
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Civil War-era US Navy Coastal Defence Artillery Gun located in Forest Avenue Cemetery in Angola, NY
Waymark Code: WMMVHJ
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/09/2014
Views: 2
US Navy coastal artillery piece used as the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Angola.
Markings indicate it was probably cast by Builders Foundry (BF on the barrel) of Providence RI. Weight of 4550 lbs and serial number 352.
Thw monument was sponsored/dedicated by James Ayer Post 202 of the GAR.
Text of the concrete base reads:
JAMES AYER POST No 202
DEP'T. NY. G.A.R.
Access, appropriatly, is off Forest Ave in Angola.
What type of artillery is this?: Coastal Defence
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: US Navy
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1861
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
GC4G1Z8 "Edge of Darkness"
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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