Swampscott in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Captured English Cannon
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 27, 2010
1. Captured English Cannon Marker
This English cannon cast in 1798 captured during the War of 1812 by the Salem privateer "Grand Turk" bought by Swampscott fisherem in 1835 for use as a fog signal and last discharged on July 4, 1857 is now dedicated by the town as a memorial to the fishermen of Swampscott, on this, the site of the original fish houses.
Donor
July 4, 1936
Lester B. Morley
Philip E. Bessom
Kenneth W. Ulman
Selectmen
Erected 1936.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1857.
Location. 42° 28.055′ N, 70° 54.636′ W. Marker is in Swampscott, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker is at the intersection of Humphrey Street (Massachusetts Route 129) and Greenwood Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Humphrey Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Swampscott MA 01907, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of G. Norman Albree (a few steps from this marker); Swampscott Mariners Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Gen. John R. Chaisson (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Andrew R. Linscott (approx. 0.4 miles away); Swampscott World War Honor Roll
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 27, 2010
2. Captured English Cannon
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 27, 2010
3. Captured English Cannon
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,027 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
