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Double Barrel Cannon
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Victor & Evelyn
October 22, 2020
About the Cannon Athens' double-barreled cannon, the only one of its kind, is among the most unusual relics ever to be preserved from the Civil War. It was originally designed by John Gilleland of Athens and built at the local foundry in 1863, when an anxious community feared attack by invading northern armies. The concept was to load the cannon with two balls connected by a chain several feet in length. When fired, the balls and chain would whirl out and cut down enemy soldiers caught in the path of the murderous missile. When the cannon was test-fired, however, the cannonballs proved uncontrollable. **More on Wikipedia**
About the Cannon Athens' double-barreled cannon, the only one of its kind, is among the most unusual relics ever to be preserved from the Civil War. It was originally designed by John Gilleland of Athens and built at the local foundry in 1863, when an anxious community feared attack by invading nort…
Natasha
June 10, 2019
Athens' double-barreled cannon, the only one of its kind, is among the most unusual relics ever to be preserved from the Civil War. Check it out!
Farol
May 10, 2018
See the double-barrel cannon on the grounds of the beautiful City Hall.
William
April 22, 2016
One of a kind War Between the States cannon. Made right down the street at the foundry.
Aarron
July 14, 2021
After just one epic test blast, this literal loose cannon proved too explosive for combat. DESIGNED BY JOHN GILLELAND IN 1863, the double-barreled cannon was intended to fire two cannonballs attached by a chain so as to create a wider path of destruction. While fantastic in theory, this Confederate experiment never saw use in combat for highly practical reasons. The effectiveness of the weapon relied on being able to fire both barrels simultaneously, which was beyond the scope of available technology at the time.
After just one epic test blast, this literal loose cannon proved too explosive for combat. DESIGNED BY JOHN GILLELAND IN 1863, the double-barreled cannon was intended to fire two cannonballs attached by a chain so as to create a wider path of destruction. While fantastic in theory, this Confederat…
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301 College Ave
Athens, GA