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 Cañon de bronce - Campeche - Mexico Posted by:  Alfouine
N 19° 50.483 W 090° 32.164
15Q E 758059 N 2195812
La Puerta de Tierra es uno de los sitios más emblemáticos del recinto amurallado de la ciudad de Campeche. Al interior del vestíbulo se encuentra un magnífico cañón de bronce del siglo XVIII procedente del mar de Campeche.
Waymark Code: WM1AFFT
Location: Campeche, Mexico
Date Posted: 08/12/2024
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The Puerta de Tierra is one of the most emblematic sites of the walled enclosure of the city of Campeche. Inside the vestibule is a magnificent 18th century bronze cannon from the sea of Campeche.
CAÑÓN DE BRONCE
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El siglo XVIII marcó un parteaguas en la historia del Imperio Español, al heredar el trono Felipe V (1700- 1746), descendiente de la dinastía Borbón. Esto representó la unión de España y Francia bajo un monarca único, dando paso a un reacomodo de fuerzas en la política internacional y a un periodo de supremacía gala en diversos aspectos de la vida en España y sus colonias, entre ellas la Nueva España.
Fue durante su reinado que se elaboró este hermoso cañón, fundido en bronce y correspondiente al año de 1732, como indica la inscripción en la faja de la culata (anillo en la base).
Las características de esta pieza corresponden a la Ordenanza General del Ejército de 1728, la cual dispone que la artillería de tierra comprenda los siguientes cinco calibres: 24, 16, 12, 8 y 4 libras.
Este cañón fue encontrado una milla náutica mar adentro frente al poblado de Lerma (a 5 kilómetros de la Ciudad de Campeche), donde permaneció en el lecho marino durante más de 200 años, aproximadamente a 6 metros de profundidad.
En 1989, gracias a la denuncia de los pescadores José de la Rosa Dzib Dzec "La Rosquita" y a Francisco Cahuich Pox "Pima", a las autoridades de la Capitanía de Puerto y PEMEX, pudo recuperarse este valioso *vestigio, parte del Patrimonio Histórico de la Ciudad y de la Humanidad.
BRONZE CANNON
The 18th century marked a turning point in the history of the Spanish Empire, when Philip V (1700-1746), descendant of the Bourbon dynasty, inherited the throne. This represented the union of Spain and France under a single monarch, giving way to a rearrangement of forces in international politics and a period of Gallic supremacy in various aspects of life in Spain and its colonies, including New Spain.
It was during his reign that this beautiful cannon was made, cast in bronze and corresponding to the year 1732, as indicated by the inscription on the band of the butt (ring on the base).
The characteristics of this piece correspond to the General Ordinance of the Army of 1728, which provides that the land artillery comprises the following five calibers: 24, 16, 12, 8 and 4 pounds.
This cannon was found one nautical mile offshore in front of the town of Lerma (5 kilometers from Campeche City), where it remained on the seabed for more than 200 years, approximately 6 meters deep.
In 1989, thanks to the denunciation of the fishermen José de la Rosa Dzib Dzec "La Rosquita" and Francisco Cahuich Pox "Pima", to the authorities of the Port Captaincy and PEMEX, it was possible to recover this valuable *vestige, part of the Historical Patrimony of the City and of the Humanity.
What type of artillery is this?: Canon
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1732
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1989
Cost?: 40.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
What military of the world used this device?: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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