Captured Spanish Cannon at Nearby Library

[MikeS0000]

Have attached a few pics of a cannon we passed on the way to Letchworth Park (Upstate NY) yesterday. I’m sure we have been by many times (it is in the small town of Livonia – in front of their library) but this is the first I noticed it. The cannon is dated 1799 and I would guess about 16' in length.

Best regards!
- Mike

[KABAR2]

Well by the Cypher it was cast during the reign of Carlos the 4th there should be a banner near the muzzel with the cannon's name or dedication..... the trunnions may have the weight and where cast could you give us a written copy of the info on the base ring/breech ?  it's hard to make out in the photo...

[cannonmn]

Here's some info at a link on the SARA site, Spanish Artillery Research Associates.  Some of the info is accurate.
 
I can tell by the shape of the gun that it was made at the Manila Foundry.  The pattern of these Manila-cast guns is similar to those of the same caliber made at either of the Spanish royal foundries in Spain, but with noticeable differences in the dolphins and muzzle, and perhaps other minor differences.  Name is San Joseph (St. Joseph.)
 
http://www.livonia.pls-net.org/about.htm#canon

[MikeS0000]

Great info! I know the cannon in Rochester, it is just off of Highland Avenue at (one of) the entrances to Highland Park. From the Spanish Ship Castilla. A bit newer and I would guess a bit more formidable for the times... Will have to check out the one at Cornell when down there next.

Couple of links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_cruiser_Castilla#Trophy_cannon

http://mcnygenealogy.com/pictures/pic-04/0275.htm

[Cannoneer]

Thanks for posting your photos, Mike. Here's another one of the same gun that I had saved, I don't recall from where.