Watervliet Arsenal

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The Watervliet Arsenal was founded in 1813 during the War of 1812 and has been manufacturing guns for America's defense ever since. In 1887, the arsenal became America's "Cannon Factory." It is the only U.S. Army manufacturing facility for large caliber cannon in volume. (Watervliet is pronounced water-vuh-leet)

Cannons of Interest

  • Model 1897MI - 6" Caliber, 277.85" Long
  • Model T2 - 6" Caliber, 309.90" Long

Location

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Location: On the Hudson River, just a few miles north of the New York State Capital at Albany.


Maps & Images

Lat: 42.719194 Long: -73.706717

Sources