Cast Iron Smoothbore Muzzleloading Land Service Mortar - Aulac, New Brunswick
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N 45° 51.825 W 064° 17.475
20T E 399770 N 5079719
This Cast Iron Smoothbore Muzzleloading Land Service Mortar is located on the grounds of Fort Beausejour - Fort Cumberland, a Canadian National Historic Site, in Aulac, New Brunswick.
Waymark Code: WM12FAY
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Date Posted: 05/15/2020
Views: 1
Cast Iron 8-inch 9-cwt Smoothbore Muzzleloading Land Service Mortar, weight unknown, cast prior to 1780, corroded trunnions, no discernible markings, mounted on a wooden carrying box. This mortar was acquired from the Royal Artillery Institution, Woolwich, England, in 1933.
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What type of artillery is this?: Mortar
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: British
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1758
Cost?: 4.00 (listed in local currency)
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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