Ammunition Caisson at Fort Mchenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
by Bill Swartwout
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Ammunition Caisson at Fort Mchenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Artist
Bill Swartwout
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Photograph - Digital Art Photography
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Ammunition Caisson at the Fort Mchenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore, Maryland. The American Flag flies proudly over the Star Fort in the background.
The caisson is a two-wheeled chassis carrying two ammunition chests filled with powder bags and projectiles. It is attached to the trail end of the cannon on the march. When the piece is horse-drawn, a limber, also a two-wheeled chassis carrying an ammunition box, but with a long tongue for the harness, is hooked on to complete the train.
Fort McHenry was instrumental in the defense of the city of Baltimore during the War of 1812. The "Battle of Baltimore" and the siege of Fort McHenry in Septmber 13/14, 1814 was a key battle in saving North America
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November 25th, 2017
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