Les Canons de la "Venus" - Concarneau, FRA
N 47° 52.304 W 003° 54.965
30T E 431495 N 5302449
Cannons from the 1781 at the Glénans sunken "Venus" (EN)
Canons de la frigate "Venus", naufrage a Les Glénans en 1781 (F)
Waymark Code: WMZ66Y
Location: Bretagne, France
Date Posted: 09/16/2018
Views: 12
At the entrance of the "ville close", the fortified city island of Concarneau you find two short 9-pounders, salvaged from the frigate "Venus" of the Royal French Navy.
What type of artillery is this?: 9-pounder ship artillery, 18th century
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Navies of many countries from the 17th to the 19th century
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1780
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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