Mare Island Entrance Cannons
Posted by: 
brwhiz
N 38° 06.595 W 122° 15.817
10S E 564556 N 4218266
This cannon and its identical companion across the street flank the entrance to the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard.
Waymark Code: WMJF7N
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/10/2013
Views: 1
This appears to be a naval 24-pound artillery piece that would have been used aboard military sailing vessels and often on the ships bent on criminal mischief. They would have been mounted on wooden carriages similar to their current supports but the carriages would have been on wheels.
What type of artillery is this?: Naval Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Most sailing navies
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
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
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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