The 6.4-Inch Brooke Rifle of Jackson, Alabama
A 6.4-Inch Brooke Rifle cast at Selma in 1864 is displayed at Jackson, Alabama. It was cast on August 9th, 1864 and delivered to Mobile on December 21st, 1864 (see Daniel & Gunter, pg. 83). According to the historical marker placed next to the cannon, S96 was mounted at Oven Bluff on the Tombigbee River.
7-Inch Brooke Rifle, S-5, of CSS Tennessee in Selma, Alabama
One of CSS Tennessee’s 7-Inch Double Banded Brooke Rifles, S-5, is displayed at beside the City Hall of Selma, Alabama. This cannon was manufactured by the Selma Naval Gun Foundry in 1863. It was captured during the Battle of Mobile Bay on August 5th, 1864.
The Brooke Rifles of CSS Tennessee
Four Brooke Rifles carried aboard CSS Tennessee at the Battle of Mobile Bay are displayed as trophies at the Washington Navy Yard. One other is displayed at Selma, Alabama. Another may be found at Naval Station Norfolk.