Mobile in Mobile County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

6-Pounder Saluting Gun

Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022

1. 6-Pounder Saluting Gun Marker

Inscription. The 6-pounder gun was standard armament on ships of the Spanish-American War era but it is long since obsolete as an offensive weapon. Two of these guns are now carried on board major combatant ships for firing gun salutes with blank charges. The interval between firings is normally 5 seconds. The number of guns in a salute varies from 5 to 21, depending on the occasion.

Erected by USS Alabama Memorial Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American.

Location. 30° 40.942′ N, 88° 0.912′ W. Marker is in Mobile, Alabama, in Mobile County. Marker is at the intersection of Battleship Parkway and Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 98) on Battleship Parkway. Located in the eastern section of the USS Alabama Memorial Park at the entrance to the battleship. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile AL 36602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tristan de Luna y Arellano (a few steps from this marker); Horace O. Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); T-55 Main Battle Tank (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Ship Alabama (BB-60) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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M60A1 (about 300 feet away); M26 Pershing (about 300 feet away); M42 Duster (about 400 feet away); H.L. Hunley (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mobile.

More about this marker. There is a parking fee and entry fee required to visit the exhibits at the park.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022

2. 6-Pounder Saluting Gun Marker

The 6-Pounder Saluting Gun and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 24, 2022

3. The 6-Pounder Saluting Gun and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.