Captured Sebastopol Cannon, Hartlepool

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This cannon was captured from the Russian Army at the battle of Sebastopol, during the Crimean War 1854-1856.

Hartlepool Sebastopol Cannon

The cannon was transported from London on the steam ship Margaret at a total cost of £2 19s 3d and arrived in Hartlepool in September 1858.

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