Six-pound Cannon Reproduction Ninety Six National Battlefield, Ninety Six, SC, USA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NCDaywalker
N 34° 08.812 W 082° 01.111
17S E 406103 N 3778909
This reproduction cannon of the Revolutionary War era is located on the Ninety Six National Battlefield near the tower exhibit.
Waymark Code: WMZA27
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 10/06/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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From the information board near the tower, it is reported that special cannon crews would fire a cannon from the tower down into the Star Fort. It is a six-pound cannon replica. As its name implies, it fires a six-pound projectile. The projectile may be a six-pound ball or even the dreaded grapeshot cartridge.
What type of artillery is this?: cannon

Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds

What military of the world used this device?: Loyalist, British, and Colonist

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Artillery is no longer operational: no

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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