Georgetown in Georgetown County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
These Two Cannons
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
1. These Two Cannons Marker
Erected 1986 by the Navy Club of Georgetown and presented to the City of Georgetown.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 33° 22.026′ N, 79° 17.103′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, South Carolina, in Georgetown County. Marker is on Front Street near Orange Street. Cannons are in Constitution Park at the foot of Orange Street on the waterfront. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Georgetown SC 29440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. South Carolina's Third Oldest City (within shouting distance of this marker); 818 - 826 Front Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgetown County Veteran’s Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Georgetown Steel Corporation (about 500 feet away); Georgetown’s Industrious Past (about 500 feet away); Major C. Spencer Guerry (about 500 feet away); Joseph Hayne Rainey Park (about 500 feet away); Georgetown (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
2. Marker is On the Cannon on the Left
Cannons are mounted on brick bases built from bricks taken from the Navy Reserve Building, 1936–1984. Member names and rates are inscribed on many of the bricks.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
3. Cannon on the Right, Aimed Towards the Waterfront
The other cannon can be seen behind the sea grass. Both pieces are of British origin.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
4. Markings on the Cannon on the Left
The crown marking on the cannon indicates its manufacture was during King George III's reign, 1760-1820. However the less elaborate nature of the "crown" suggests this weapon was not a standard service piece but one cast for export. In the years between 1796 and 1800, during the Quasi War with France, the U.S. purchased many British guns either directly from the British government or on the open market. The crown and the letter P signify this cannon had passed the standards set for British military service.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
5. Markings on the Cannon on the Right
The numbers at the bottom of the photograph are indications of weight measurements. In accordance with the British system of designation using measurements based on fractions of the the British long ton. Reading from left to right the numbers indicate measurements of "hundredweight" (112 pounds), "quarters" (28 pounds), and then the remainder of pounds. In this case 25 hundredweight and one quarter, with no remainders, means this piece weighed 2,828 pounds when cast.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
6. Constitution Park, Georgetown, South Carolina
Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 20, 2008
7. View from the Waterfront
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,862 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 20, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
