Naval Cannon #1 - Bride, Isle of Man - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

This cannon can be found at the Millennium Field in the village of Bride. (visit link)

On an information plaque by the side of this cannon (to the right of the bench, when facing the bench) is the following information:
'THESE CANNON CAME FROM
THE FRENCH WARSHIP, THE BELLEISLE
WHICH, AFTER SACKING CARRICKFERGUS,
IRELAND,
WAS INTERCEPTED BY THE BRITISH FLEET
OFF BALLAAUGH SHORE IN 1760.
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HAVING BEEN USED AS GATEPOSTS AT THE
ENTRANCE TO BALLACHRINK,
THE CANNON WERE DONATED TO THE
PARISH OF BRIDE
BY THE TRUSTEES OF THE ESTATE OF
MRS. K. A. A. HANKEY IN 2000 A.D.'

The Marechal de Belle-Isle was one of four ships in the French naval squadron which attacked the Irish Coast. Belle-Isle was a forty-six-gun frigate which was built in 1757. The captured French sailors were first sent to Ramsey the nearest large town in the north of the Island.

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What type of artillery is this?: French naval cannon Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: French Navy Date artillery was in use: 02/28/1760 Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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