Ocean City in Worcester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

British Manufactured Cannon

12 pounder-circa 1750

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 30, 2013

1. British Manufactured Cannon Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This cannon was most likely acquired by an American private armed vessel during the Revolutionary War or the War of 1812. It was uncovered in the 1980’s by a developer in front of a warehouse in the Fells Point area of Baltimore, MD. A common practice of the day was to use condemned cannons as ballast and or bollards on piers. Many were used as corner posts on warehouses to prevent wagon wheel hubs from damaging the corners of brick building.

Gift of Sewell Brown, Jr.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 38° 19.533′ N, 75° 5.267′ W. Marker is in Ocean City, Maryland, in Worcester County. Marker is on South 2nd Street. This marker is on the Boardwalk near the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ocean City MD 21842, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "The White Marlin Capital of the World" (here, next to this marker); Anchor from the Sailboat Wreck (here, next to this marker); Largest Fish (a few steps from this

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marker); Treasures From The Past (within shouting distance of this marker); Beach to Bay Indian Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Island on the Move (within shouting distance of this marker); Boardwalk Construction 2000 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Blue Crab (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocean City.

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 30, 2013

2. British Manufactured Cannon Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 426 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.