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Fort Polaski

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Back before I joined our lovely community I took a trip to Fort Polaski in Georgia. It occurred to me yesterday that I hadn't ever posted pictures. So here are a few and the rest can be found here.

 

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Our tour guide

 

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Looking south toward the sally gate. Attacking the front gate would have meaned braving a murderous cross fire.

 

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The set up of an original gun implacement (I think the gun carriage was rebuilt)

 

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An original cannon that was damaged by solid shot during the siege



   
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(@verow)
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Great pictures, as usual, Todd. Once again, thanks for sharing.

 

Vee


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Thanks Vee!


Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien


   
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