US Army 24-Pounder, Pattern 1845, in Vicksburg
US Army 24-Pounder, Pattern 1845, is displayed on “Cannon Row” at Vicksburg National Military Park
A US Army 24-Pounder, Pattern 1845, is displayed on “Cannon Row” at Vicksburg National Military Park. This 24-Pounder was cast in 1853 at West Point Foundry. As manufactured it weighed 5,736 pounds. Like the earlier 24-Pounder, Pattern 1819, this type could be found in use both as a siege gun but also as a garrison gun and seacoast gun.
