Rodman Gun-Fort Hancock - Highlands NJ
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 27.917 W 074° 00.338
18T E 584300 N 4479875
Rodman Gun-Developed in the Civil War era, this type of 20-inch gun gave the U.S. the largest muzzle-loading cannon ever made. At the same time, however, rifled guns were being developed which made all smoothbore cannon obsolete.
Waymark Code: WM17A09
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 01/10/2023
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TEXT ON THE HISTORICAL MARKER AT THE RODMAN GUN
Rodman Gun
Developed in the Civil War era, this type of 20-inch gun gave the U.S. the largest muzzle-loading cannon ever made. At the same time, however, rifled guns were being developed which made all smoothbore cannon obsolete.
With spin from spiral grooves inside the barrel, pointed projectiles from rifled cannon could travel farther and with greater accuracy than cannonballs from smoothbore weapons. During the Civil War, rifled artillery easily penetrated the thick masonry walls of several coastal forts, which influenced the Army to abandon construction of a masonry fort on Sandy Hook.
Erected by National Park Service.
What type of artillery is this?: 20 Inch Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: United State Army-Civil War
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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