Dahlgren Gun - Oakland, NJ
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N 41° 01.403 W 074° 14.615
18T E 563593 N 4541628
Two Dahlgren Guns are on display at the entrance and exit of a war memorial park in Oakland, NJ.
Waymark Code: WMB9PZ
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2011
Views: 5
Designed and built by Lt. John Dahlgren at the Naval Gun Factory, Washington DC, year 1850. A nine inch gun weighing approximately 9,000 pounds capable of shooting a projetile of 150 pounds, used througout the Civil War by the Union and for some years later were the principal armament of American Naval Power. Principally used as a deck gun on Plymouth class sloop-of-wasr vessels.
What type of artillery is this?: Dahlgren Gun - Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: United States
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No. There are 6 within 1 mile of location, but none closer than 1/2 mile.
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
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