Unknown - Foley, AL
N 30° 23.057 W 087° 40.987
16R E 434369 N 3361566
Unknown piece of ordnance on display at American Legion Post 99 in Foley, AL.
Waymark Code: WMV97R
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 03/17/2017
Views: 3
I am not sure what this is. Barrel is about 30" long. Bore is rifled and about 8" in diameter. There is an elevating mechanism. The riveted construction makes me think it is from no later than the first half of the 20th century.
What type of artillery is this?: Unknown
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
Artillery is no longer operational: no
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
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Cost?: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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