2008

NT2674 : The Portuguese Cannon

taken 16 years ago, near to Edinburgh, Scotland

The Portuguese Cannon
The Portuguese Cannon
This brass cannon was cast in the early 15th century, with the Royal Arms of Spain on its barrel. It was transported to the Portuguese colonies in south-east Asia before 1785. The cannon came into the possession of the King of Arakan, ruler of a state on the west coast of Burma. It was subsequently captured by the British during their invasion of Burma in 1885. The cannon was presented to the City of Edinburgh and placed on Calton Hill in 1887. Behind is the Ducald Stewart memorial.

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Category: Cannons
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Photographer
Bob Jones   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 20 July, 2008   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 25 July, 2008
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 262 741 [100m precision]
WGS84: 55:57.2978N 3:10.9428W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 263 741
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WEST (about 270 degrees)
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