Fort Hamilton Cannon — Attraction in New York

Fort Hamilton Cannon, a monumental piece of American history, stands proudly in Brooklyn’s John Paul Jones Park. This 20-inch Rodman gun, one of only three ever produced, is a testament to 19th-century innovation and military might. Designed by Captain Thomas Jefferson Rodman, the cannon was tested at Fort Hamilton in 1864, weighing a colossal 58 tons and capable of firing a 1080-pound shot up to 4 1/2 miles. Although its effectiveness was minimal after failing trials, it remains a powerful symbol of the era’s engineering and a fascinating relic for history enthusiasts to behold. Today, it’s not just a cannon; it’s a storyteller of the past, marking the evolution of coastal defense and the enduring spirit...

There's not a lot of landmarks in Bay Ridge, but this is one of the better known. It's a nice little area with a defunct cannon and an obelisk dedicated to the Dover Patrol. The park is right off a highway exit so there is a lot of vehicular traffic nearby, which is a shame because this is an otherwise...

A peaceful park with a great view and enjoyed by generations of my family. Dad visited the cannon here in 1918 and I returned to share seeing Cannon Ball Park...