24-Pounder of 32 Hundredweight at Fort Pulaski
A Medium 24-Pounder of 32 Hundredweight cast in 1826 at Bellona Foundry may be seen on the parapet of Fort Pulaski. This type of cannon was designed for the Boston-class sloops of the US Navy in the 1820s. This cannon is recorded as serving aboard USS Fairfield.
Early 8-Inch Confederate Columbiad at Fort Pulaski
An early 8-Inch Confederate Columbiad is displayed on the parapet of Fort Pulaski near Savannah, Georgia. While it resembles the US Army “New Columbiad” of 1857/1858, it is the only known example of its specific type to survive.
30-Pounder US Army Parrott Rifles at Fort Pulaski
US Army 30-Pounder Parrott Rifles were successfully used in the Siege of Fort Pulaski in April of 1862. Several 30-Pounder Parrott Rifles (also called 4.2-Inch Parrotts) are displayed at the Fort. The US Army Model is both longer and heavier than the Navy 30-Pounder.
4.5-Inch Blakely Rifles at Fort Pulaski
Two 4.5-Inch Blakely Rifles are displayed at Fort Pulaski near Savannah, Georgia. These two Blakelys were part of the original Confederate defenses of the fort, and they were captured by the US Army in 1862 when the fort surrendered.
6.4-Inch Brooke Rifle at Fort Pulaski
A 6.4-Inch Double Banded Brooke Rifle is displayed at Fort Pulaski near Savannah, Georgia.