This cannon was made by Krupp Steel in Germany, and likely placed here by the Spanish circa 1880. It was part of the defense of Havana. This is an early sliding block, breech loading cannon. Some modern cannons still use a similar sliding breech block mechanism. Don't believe it was ever fired in anger as the American forces did not sail directly into Havana harbor during the Spanish-American War.
Threathening, even if it wasn 't ever fired.
ReplyDeleteCorrupt Krupp has fought Americans for years!
ReplyDeleteOnly in two World Wars!
DeleteVery rusty!
ReplyDeleteThat's a very solid looking piece of menace. Love the detail in your shot.
ReplyDeleteSo, has Vera found work as a powder monkey?
ReplyDeleteVera was on an inspection tour and was angry with the lack of maintenance on this cannon.
DeleteI always like the look of rust and old falling apart stuff, but my husband can only think about how people should be taking better care of their artifacts!
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