Model 1829 32 Pounder Cannon - Fort Pickens - Pensacola, FL - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

This Model 1829 32 Pounder Cannon is mounted on a wooden front pintle barbette mount and is located in a casemate on the north side of Fort Pickens. In this position it was placed to fire into the dry moat in the fort was assaulted from the land. In 1861 Fort Pickens mounted 62 32 pounders.

A 32 pounder could fire shot, shell grape and canister projectiles. With a 10 pound powder charge a 32 pounder could fire its 32 pound solid shot 1922 yards at 5º elevation.

What type of artillery is this?: Model 1829 32 Pounder Cannon Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds What military of the world used this device?: USA, CSA Artillery is no longer operational: no Still may work: no Date artillery was in use: Not listed 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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