Cannon firing from Fort Warren |
File # |
1439 |
Title |
Cannon firing from Fort Warren |
Description |
One of the big guns lets loose at Fort Warren, Boston Harbor, 1917. These 12" disappearing guns, had a standard range out to 16 miles. The mortars range was 9 miles. The guns and emplacement in this photo are nearly identical to those at Fort Heath. |
Date |
1917 |
Format |
Photograph, TIF (2.5 MB) |
Location |
Winthrop Public Library & Museum |
Collection |
Don Simonini |
Local ID |
439 |
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