Cast Iron 18-pounder Smoothbore Muzzleloading Gun - Aulac, New Brunswick
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This cast Iron 18-pounder Smoothbore Muzzleloading Gun with both trunnions broken off and a broken button (the one on the left in the photo), is located on the grounds of Fort Beausejour - Fort Cumberland, in Aulac, New Brunswick.
Waymark Code: WM12FB6
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Date Posted: 05/15/2020
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Cast Iron 18-pounder Smoothbore Muzzleloading Gun, weight corroded, not discernible, King George III cypher, No. 9 at a right angle over the cypher, broad arrow mark, both trunnions broken off, broken button. ca. 1776-1790. Originally located at Fort Cumberland in 1813, acquired from the Amherst School Board in 1930. No. 7.
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What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: British
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1776
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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