24 Pounder Cast Iron Bloomfield - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

Cetainly an unusual sight on a busy street corner. An information panel on site provides information about how this cannon happened to be where it is:

Inscription on the panel:

"This cannon fell off a cliff near Fort Amherst and landed in Charlottetown Harbour. Pulled from the water by Theophilus DesBrisay, it was brought into town and placed in the ground outside his family's drug store, Apothecaries Hall. Posted here, at the corner of Queen and Grafton Streets, the cannon served Charlottetown well: propping up tired townsfolk, hitching horses, and flying flags during royal visits from Britain."

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Clearly, the British Navy had a surplus of cannons after 1759. Because of this many were left in Canada. Eventually they were displayed in military installations, including forts, citadels, armouries, next to cenotaphs, in cemeteries, etc. Some were given to be used by lighthouses operators to warn ships navigating on the Saint Lawrence River during foggy days.

What type of artillery is this?: 24 pounder long gun Where is this artillery located?: Other What military of the world used this device?: British Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1745 Artillery is no longer operational: no Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: Yes, GC3YW1N Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed

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