Fort Hamilton Cannon
8.9 • Historical landmark
Heavy traffic runs near a clean, quiet park with plenty of benches and ample shade. A massive 20-inch Rodman gun and an obelisk stand as historic landmarks symbolizing 19th-century engineering. Views include the Verrazano Bridge and surrounding area.
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"You can see a 58-ton cannon in this historic park."
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Good to know
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Fort Hamilton Cannon is a significant piece of American history.
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The cannon is a 20-inch Rodman gun, one of only three ever produced.
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The cannon weighs 58 tons and can fire a 1080-pound shot up to 4.5 miles.
10114 4th Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States
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