Dahlgren Smoothbore Gun - New Hope, PA - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

The plaque says, "This nine inch Dahlgren Smoothbore gun was placed here to mark the colonial approach to town from the Ferry Landing and was dedicated on July 5, 1907. The gun s on loan to the borough of New Hope from the US Navy. it was cast in 1855 at the West Point Foundry and installed on the USS Minnesota where it saw action at the Battle of Hampton Roads between the USS Monitor and CSS Virginia (Merrimack) on March 9, 1862. Years later it was installed on the USS Richmond which saw action in admiral Farragut's fleet. It was fired 108 times as of September 1888."

What type of artillery is this?: Cannon Where is this artillery located?: Other What military of the world used this device?: US Military Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: yes Are there any geocaches at this location?: No Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   10/02/2023 DaddyNuc visited it