Metal naval gun carriages.

[major bill]

An example. This one comes in at 1,266 Lbs.


We're most naval gun carriages made of wood?

 

[Mysterysolver]

Metal carriage support for 8 in bore Naval Dahlgren Cannon, 6505 lbs, marked F.P. No. 18,marked P. E.M.Y., cannon dated 1864.
Located at Fort St. George Manor Mastic, NY. (This is a Revolutionary war site on Long Island, the first Purple Heart was awarded at this Battle to Elias Churchill in 1780.)

 

[major bill]

Two more same park.

 

[rebelatsea]

I think that is a display piece. It does not have trunnion caps for a start. Naval Gun carriages whether wood or iron were much heavier and sturdier, with all manner of attachments for ropes elevating screws etc. It's a faux Marsilly.

 

[major bill]

The signage.

 

[major bill]

Another view of one of the three sisters cannons. At the park. It is not legal here to hunt geese with cannons.

 

[Kurtlg]

Another view of one of the three sisters cannons. At the park. It is not legal here to hunt geese with cannons.View attachment 558286

There used to be a sign in Mackinaw City claiming these guns were actually from the Hartford. They are not and the newer sign uses slightly less deceptive language. However the sign should say "Farragut made this type of gun famous" to make it clear.

 

[major bill]

There used to be a sign in Mackinaw City claiming these guns were actually from the Hartford. They are not and the newer sign uses slightly less deceptive language. However the sign should say "Farragut made this type of gun famous" to make it clear.

Yes the old signs are gone. Still the three guns make a nice display.