- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Double-Barreled Cannon
- Creator:
- Kotivalo
- Date of Original:
- 2012-08-03
- Subject:
- Ordnance--Georgia--Athens
Military weapons--Georgia--Athens
Confederate States of America. Army--Ordnance and ordnance stores
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Clarke County, Athens, 33.96095, -83.37794
- Medium:
- color photographs
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- Athens's unique double-barreled cannon was designed by John Gilleland and built at the local foundry in 1863. The cannon was to be loaded with two balls connected by a chain several feet in length; when fired the balls were to cut a swath through Union soldiers. The cannon proved uncontrollable when test-fired, however, and was never used in combat.
Photograph of the double-barreled cannon on display at the Athens, Georgia City Hall. This cannon was designed by John Gilleland and built at the local foundry in 1863. The cannon was to be loaded with two balls connected by a chain several feet in length; when fired the balls were to cut a swath through Union soldiers. The cannon proved uncontrollable when test-fired, however, and was never used in combat. - Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/counties-cities-neighborhoods/athens/m-3516/
- Rights Holder:
- Courtesy of Forrest Shropshire
Image from Kotivalo - Additional Rights Information:
- Please contact holding institution for information regarding use and copyright status.
- Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/counties-cities-neighborhoods/athens
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia - Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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