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English: 1=Armstrong cannon, had a effective range of 3 km (1.89 mi), was made between 1861 and 1871. It is a rare and original artifact. It was installed in Fort number 1 in 1878 and never modified.

The cannon and its carriage weigh 7 tons.

The Armstrong cannon was the first breech-loading piece of artillery. The bore, or hollow inside of the barrel, was rifled for greater firing accuracy and projectile speed.

Levis Fort#1 National Historic site of Canada were built by the British Army on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River to protect the City of Quebec from a possible American invasion. Three Forts were built between 1865 and 1872. Fort number 1 presents remarkable technological innovations for those years. This fort has been beautifully restored by the Parks Canada.

There are multimedia exhibitions on the history of Fort number 1, a casemate, a powder magazine, vaulted ramparts, tunnels or a shooting gallery.
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Dennis G. Jarvis    wikidata:Q122977591
 
Dennis G. Jarvis
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Camera location46° 49′ 00.17″ N, 71° 08′ 50.7″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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