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Revolutionary War-Era Cannons Unveiled In Savannah Museum

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Revolutionary War-Era Cannons Unveiled In Savannah Museum

July 2, 2026

Seventeen Revolutionary War-era cannons and other artifacts recovered during dredging for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project were officially unveiled July 2 at the Savannah History Museum in Savannah,… Read More

Dredging Project Unearths 19 Cannons In Savannah River This is one of 19 Revolutionary War-era cannons brought up from the bottom of the Savannah River as part of the Savannah Harbor Deepening Project. (Photo courtesy of Savannah Engineer District)

This is one of 19 Revolutionary War-era cannons brought up from the bottom of the Savannah River as part of the Savannah Harbor Deepening Project. (Photo courtesy of Savannah Engineer District)

Dredging Project Unearths 19 Cannons In Savannah River

April 1, 2022

About 13 months ago, a Weeks Marine dredge crew turned up three cannons, an anchor and a timber during dredging operations in the vicinity of Old Fort Jackson… Read More