Cannons From Riverbed Rise in Savannah

Seventeen Revolutionary-era cannons—once lost for 240 years at the bottom of the Savannah River—are finally on display at the Savannah History Museum, ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Discovered in 2021 during dredging work, these massive relics, some weighing up to 1,500 pounds, were initially thought to be Civil War-era but are now believed to have sunk during the British siege of Savannah in 1779. After meticulous conservation in Texas, they’re mounted on custom stands resembling giant wine racks and will anchor a new exhibit spotlighting Savannah’s pivotal role in the American Revolution. 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/12fe277bce36bb39