US 13-Inch Mortar in Hartford, Connecticut
A US 13-Inch Mortar is displayed on the grounds of the Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford, Connecticut. It is placed upon a pedestal dedicated to the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery which was originally formed as the 4th Connecticut Infantry in 1861 and which was mustered out of service as a heavy artillery regiment in 1865. Many thanks to friend-of-the-page James Murray for these photos!
The plaque on the front of the pedestal claims that the very mortar displayed was in used by the regiment in front of Petersburg in 1864-1865 and was given the nickname “The Petersburg Express”.
US Army 10-Inch Rodmans in Hartford, Connecticut
Two US Army 10-Inch Rodmans are displayed outside the Governor William A. O'Neill State Armory in Hartford Connecticut. They are mounted on the upper portion of original wrought-iron carriages.
Many thanks to friend-of-the-page James Murray for taking these photos and sharing them!
The two are:
10-Inch Rodman, Pattern 1861, manufactured by Fort Pitt Foundry in 1862. Fort Pitt Registry Number 35. Weight as manufactured 14,850 pounds.
10-Inch Rodman, Pattern 1861, manufactured by Fort Pitt Foundry in 1862. Fort Pitt Registry Number 37. Weight as manufactured 14,920 pounds.
The 9-Inch Dahlgrens of USS Hartford at Trinity College
Two 9-Inch Dahlgren cannons which were carried by USS Hartford are displayed on Marsilly carriages at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.