Sullivans Island in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
10-Inch Confederate Columbiad
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 3, 2010
1. 10-Inch Confederate Columbiad Marker
The marker displays a photo of a 10-inch Confederate Columbiad at Fort Moultrie.
Cast at the Tredegar Foundry in Richmond, this gun is an example of what the Confederacy was able to produce with limited resources. Although less refined than similar Union pieces, it helped meet the Southern demand for heavy caliber seacoast guns.Maximum Range: 5600 yards (5120 M)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 32° 45.535′ N, 79° 51.412′ W. Marker is on Sullivans Island, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is on Poe Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located in the cannon walk, stop eight, on the tour of Fort Moultrie. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sullivans Island SC 29482, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 13-Inch Seacoast Mortar (here, next to this marker); 10-Inch Columbiad (Rodman) (here, next to this marker); Civil War Defense of Sullivan's Island (a few steps from this marker); Cannon Row (a few steps from this marker); 10-Inch Columbiad, Rifled and Banded (a few steps from this marker); 7-Inch Brooke Rifle, Triple Banded
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Photographed By Craig Swain, May 3, 2010
2. 10-Inch Confederate Columbiad
The artillery walk offers a good comparison to the Rodman guns of the same caliber, here in the background. Notice the Confederate Columbiad used a near cylindrical section behind the trunnions, then used the sloping lines of the Rodman. The Confederate weapon also appears lumpy or rough on the surface, since it was not "turned" on a lathe to smooth the exterior appearance.
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 3, 2010
3. Breech of Confederate Columbiad
Although using Rodman's "mushroom" cascabel, the Confederates continued to use the ratchet elevation system.
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher
4. 10-Inch Confederate Columbiad Marker
Charleston, South Carolina (vicinity). Interior of Fort Moultrie, looking towards Fort Sumter. (Morris Island)
Courtesy of the Library of Congress
Courtesy of the Library of Congress
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,017 times since then and 120 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on August 11, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
