Sackets Harbor in Jefferson County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Smoothbore Muzzle Loader Cannon

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2014

1. Smoothbore Muzzle Loader Cannon Marker

Inscription. Smoothbore Muzzle
Loader Cannon

Length: 10.4 feet - Wieight: About 6,500 pounds
Bore diameter: 6.5 inches - Range: 1,900 yards at 5° elevation

This 1960s reproduction of a War of 1812, 32-pounder cannon was created for the site's Navy Yard where Fort Tompkins once stood. The original fort cannon, nicknamed the "Old Sow," was mounted on a pivot carriage. At a short-range of 100 yards, a 32-pound iron cannonball could penetrate over three feet of solid oak. Cannon of this type were "battleship" guns used on ships like the U.S.S. Superior at Sackets Harbor.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 43° 56.843′ N, 76° 7.751′ W. Marker is in Sackets Harbor, New York, in Jefferson County. Marker can be reached from Washington Street east of Ontario Street. This historical marker is located along a walking path that leads from the battlefield to the site of Fort Kentucky where the British assault on the defenses of Sackets Harbor began, and is situated between the cut grass areas of Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Park and the tall grass areas just southwest of the battlefield. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sackets Harbor NY 13685, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. The British Advance is Halted (within shouting distance of this marker); British Attack on Sackets Harbor (within shouting distance of this marker); The British Observation Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Kentucky (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Landing Area (about 500 feet away); American Dragoon Commander Wounded (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Smoothbore Muzzle Loader Cannon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to Sackets Harbor Battlefield (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sackets Harbor.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2014

2. Smoothbore Muzzle Loader Cannon Marker

View of both the historical marker and the cannon up on the nearby mound.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2014

3. Smoothbore Muzzle Loader Cannon Marker

A distant view of the historical marker looking northwest, toward the Battlefield park, along the park walking path.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 10, 2014

4. Smoothbore Muzzle Loader Cannon Marker

A distant view of the historical marker, situated along the park walking path, looking southeast, away from the Battlefield park and toward Horse Island.

Photographed By Robert Rusaw, May 10, 2021

5. Smoothbore Muzzle Loader Cannon Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 27, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 5. submitted on June 14, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York.