Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Spanish 18-Pounder

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2010

1. Spanish 18-Pounder Marker

Inscription. Spanish 18-pounder bronze smooth bore gun cast in Lima, Peru, 1769
Captured by the United States Navy from the Mexicans in California in 1847

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.

Location. 38° 58.922′ N, 76° 29.204′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is on Blake Road near Maryland Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Located Northwest side of the Naval Academy Chapel, in front of Administration Building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21402, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. San Cayetano (here, next to this marker); Old Fashioned Anchors (within shouting distance of this marker); Peggy Stewart House (within shouting distance of this marker); 14cm 3.5 inch Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Naval Academy Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); SS Central America Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Made from USS Lexington Recycled Plastic Waste (within shouting distance of this marker); Preble Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.

Also see . . . The Mexican–American War. California Campaign January 9, 1847, the Americans fought and won the Battle

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of La Mesa. On January 12, the last significant body of Californios surrendered to U.S. forces. That marked the end of armed resistance in California, and the Treaty of Cahuenga was signed the next day, on January 13, 1847. (Submitted on April 10, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 5, 2010

2. Spanish 18-Pounder Marker

Spanish 18-Pounder Marker (left) and San Cayetano Cannons image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin W., March 15, 2008

3. Spanish 18-Pounder Marker (left) and San Cayetano Cannons

The building in the background is Old Quarters No. 10 and No. 11, currently serving as the Naval Academy Administration Building. What looks like decorative cement balls on either side of the entrance are actually Stone Cannon Balls, "Type of 600 pound shot fired by Turks from their great guns" during the "conquest of Constantinople, 1453."

Photographed By Kevin W., March 15, 2008

4. Spanish 18-Pounder Marker

Detail of the crest on the cannon.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,460 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on April 16, 2010, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.