Monday, April 24, 2006
Massive Monster
A 15" Rodman. The 15" refers to the diameter of the shell/barrel. These massive costal guns are similar to ones used in the Civil War, but the ones now at the fort were cast in the 1870's at the Fort Pitt Foundry, which was located near the where the History Center and the Seagate buildings now stand. Some of these guns were cast at the West Point Foundry as well. You can see the ratcheting device at the rear which was used to elevate the tube.
