Howland Island cannons
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Shorelander
N 21° 18.348 W 157° 51.880
4Q E 617758 N 2356415
Two cannon recovered from Howland Island, a now-uninhabited island in the remote Pacific Ocean.
Waymark Code: WM9RTK
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2010
Views: 6
These two small cannon stand outside the Hawaii Maritime Center near Aloha Tower in downtown Honolulu. A plaque on one of them describes their discovery:
"Presented to Commander Service Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet by the officers and men of USS Tawakoni (ATF-114) who recovered it from Howland Island, July 1963, while conducting scientific operations with the Smithsonian Institute Ecology and Epidemiological Survey. It was once used as part of a saluting battery by Americans who occupied the island from 1857-1878."
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: United States
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
There were at one point, but not as of now.
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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