Early 8-Inch Confederate Columbiad at Fort Pulaski
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Early 8-Inch Confederate Columbiad at Fort Pulaski

An early 8-Inch Confederate Columbiad is displayed on the parapet of Fort Pulaski near Savannah, Georgia. While it resembles the US Army “New Columbiad” of 1857/1858, it is the only known example of its specific type to survive.

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30-Pounder US Army Parrott Rifles at Fort Pulaski
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30-Pounder US Army Parrott Rifles at Fort Pulaski

US Army 30-Pounder Parrott Rifles were successfully used in the Siege of Fort Pulaski in April of 1862. Several 30-Pounder Parrott Rifles (also called 4.2-Inch Parrotts) are displayed at the Fort. The US Army Model is both longer and heavier than the Navy 30-Pounder.

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