Canon de la Place d'Armes/Place d'Armes Cannon
Posted by: Sleck
N 46° 20.581 W 072° 32.296
18T E 689433 N 5135105
Canon Russe rapporté à Trois-Rivières par des soldats trifluviens.
Russian cannon brought back home by Trois-Rivieres soldiers.
Waymark Code: WM7491
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 08/30/2009
Views: 70
Ce canon fabriqué en Russie en 1828 et portant le No N21144 a été pris à l'armée du tsar durant la guerre de Crimée (1853-1856)et a été remis à la ville de Trois-Rivières par la Grande-Bretagne en remerciement de la participation de soldats de la ville à cette guerre. Il s'agit d'un canon de bronze, d'une longueur de 2,72 mètres. On peut voir sur le canon le symbole de l'empire Russe, un aigle à deux têtes.
Instructions de Visite:
Prendre deux photos pour ce Waymark. S.V.P. Prendre un plan raproché de la pièce d'artillerie. Prendre une seconde photo à distance en capturant le plus possible de l'environnement et de la pièce d'artillerie.
English version
This cannon was built in Russia in 1828 bearing the number N21144 was taken from the tsar army during the Crimean War (1853-1856)and was donated to the Trois-Rivieres city by the Great Britain for the participation of soldiers from the city in that war. It is a bronze cannon, 2,72 meters in length. On it we can see the Russian empire symbol, a double-headed eagle.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon (Caronade)
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Russian military
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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Visit Instructions:
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