Biloxi Artillery Cannons
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Sunny Gina
N 30° 23.558 W 088° 53.086
16R E 318922 N 3363800
Cannons discovered on a sunken ship off the shore of Biloxi, Mississippi.
Waymark Code: WM20YE
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 08/17/2007
Views: 41
The plaque reads:
Ancient cannon from an old French or Spanish ship sunk in the Bay of Biloxi shortly after the establishment of the first capitol of the vast providence of French Louisiana at Biloxi in 1699. Donated to the city of Biloxi as a memorial to the Tiblier Family by Captain Eugene Tiblier II who discovered the sunken boat in 1893.
What type of artillery is this?: French or Spanish Cannons
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 30° 23.559 W 088° 53.090
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Mav's Revenge! GC10W83
What military of the world used this device?: Not listed
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Two pictures are required for this Waymark. Please take a close up picture of the artillery. Take a second with the artillery in the distance and capture as much of the surroundings as possible. Name the Waymark with first the name of the area and second what the artillery is. An example would be if it were a cannon in front of the Montgomery Armory you would name the Waymark: Montgomery Armory Cannon.