Walker cannon in St lucia
Posted by ian on Sunday, June 13, 2010
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 marks.
Touch hole of the same cannon.
small drilling filled with powder that ignited the main charge,in the cannons bore.
Fort rodney,perched on its hilltop on St lucia where the cannon above sits.
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 marks.
Touch hole of the same cannon.
small drilling filled with powder that ignited the main charge,in the cannons bore.
Fort rodney,perched on its hilltop on St lucia where the cannon above sits.