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Posted: 26 Sep 2022

Taken: 18 Jul 2022

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The Fog Cannon

The Fog Cannon
Taken at Wick Harbour which seemed to be the busiest part of Wick.
The cannon in this shot (pun intended!!) was actually a fog signal gun and was given to the Pulteney Harbour Trust by John Pender MP in 1881 for use by fishermen and visiting crafts and was in use until it was replaced by a fog horn warning system.

In 2011 the decision was made to re-site the cannon at Wick Harbour, as it was felt it was mostly going unnoticed and featuring it on the harbourside at Wick would add historical interest to the area for visitors.

I have added a song called 'Cannonball' by Damien Rice

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd2xYJEwFwc

Erhard Bernstein, photosofghosts, Gabi Lombardo, J. Gafarot and 45 other people have particularly liked this photo

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 Ecobird
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It would Dominique but I doubt that it would ever be fired again, especially as it is now in the harbour and not in it's original location but it is good to see it and have the history.

Have a good week
2 years ago.
 Ecobird
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Many thanks Malik. Really appreciated
Have a good week
2 years ago.
 Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨*
Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* club
le tout est superbe et bien accompagné de cette jolie chanson**************
2 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne
An excellent perspective Carol. You have framed it with the delightful flower tub just right.
2 years ago.
 photosofghosts
photosofghosts club
An ancient cannon and some recently blossomed flowers.
Different eras and different feelings: yesterday and today, war and peace .... I would always like to see harmless weapons like this!
All the best
Fabio
2 years ago.

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