Marker Logo HMdb.org THE HISTORICAL
MARKER DATABASE
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
Stromness in Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

The Cannon

 
 
The Cannon Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 29, 2018
1. The Cannon Marker
Inscription.
The Cannon
Reputed to have been salvaged from
the American privateer ‘Liberty’ in
1813. It was used to fire a
salute to the Hudson’s
Bay Company ships.

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceWaterways & Vessels.
 
Location. 58° 57.39′ N, 3° 18.052′ W. Marker is in Stromness, Scotland, in Orkney. Marker is on S End, 0.3 kilometers south of Hellinhole Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 S End, Stromness, Scotland KW16 3DJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Login’s Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Login’s Inn (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); George Mackay Brown (about 120 meters away); Rae’s Close (about 180 meters away); Mrs Humphrey’s House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Haven (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); RNLI Lifeboat Station (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Eliza Fraser (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stromness.
 
Paid Advertisement
Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.
Click or scan to see
this page online
The Cannon Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 29, 2018
2. The Cannon Marker
The Cannon Overlooking Stromness Harbour image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 29, 2018
3. The Cannon Overlooking Stromness Harbour
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

Share this page.  
Share on Tumblr
m=122732

CeraNet Cloud Computing sponsors the Historical Marker Database.
This website earns income from purchases you make after using our links to Amazon.com. We appreciate your support.
Paid Advertisement
May. 9, 2024