Cast Iron 24-pounder Smoothbore Muzzleloading Gun - Halifax, Nova Scotia
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This Cast Iron 24-pounder Smoothbore Muzzleloading Gun is located in the Royal Artillery Park, in front of the Officers' mess in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Waymark Code: WM12GZP
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 05/26/2020
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Cast Iron 24-pounder Smoothbore Muzzleloading Gun weight 47---- (>5000 lbs), left and right trunnions corroded, 78 to the left of the Queen Anne cypher (1701-1714), mounted on iron posts. This is Naval gun from a ship of the line. Located in front of the entrance to the Officer’s Mess.
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What type of artillery is this?: Cast Iron 24-pounder Smoothbore Muzzleloading Gun
Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds
What military of the world used this device?: France, Spain, Great Britain, Netherlands, Sweden, United States
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1790
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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Cost?: 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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