17 Cannons Resurface from Revolutionary River

Seventeen Revolutionary War cannons, recovered from the Savannah River after 240 years, are now on display at the Savannah History Museum—perfect timing for the Fourth of July. Discovered in 2021 during dredging, these massive artifacts (some weighing 1,500 pounds) were painstakingly cleaned over years and confirmed to date from 1779, likely lost when British forces scuttled ships during the siege of Savannah. Remarkably preserved, many still hold cannonballs and gunpowder, with two left untouched for dramatic effect. The museum’s new exhibit brings this pivotal Revolutionary moment to life, offering visitors a visceral link to America’s founding conflict. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8e9bd2bae7310792