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Nine O'Clock Gun

"NINE O'CLOCK GUN

This gun is a naval type twelve pound muzzle-loader. Cast in 1816 at Woolwich, England, it was brought to Vancouver about 1894. The crests of King George III and of the Earl of Mulgrave, Master General of Ordinance are on the barrel."

"Gun restoration and the pavilion were centennial gifts in 1986 to the City of Vancouver from: Ebco Industries Ltd.; Chester F. Millar; First Generation Capital Corporation; Hudson's Bay Company"

Submitted by: Mandi Schwarz

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