First picture of a Rotherham cannon from abroad in St lucia Fort Rodney, near Gros Inlet on Rodney Bay.
Note W co on the trunnion.
Fort Rodney was named after Admiral Rodney who was always at the front end of any fighting.
http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/history/naval-leaders/lord-george-rodney/
excellent picture courtesy chris harper
Another picture sent by chris harper, showing tne same cannon a 24 pounder on its replica gun carriage,at fort rodney,
clearly showing the touch hole,and sighting ma...
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