Hi Battara
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Originally Posted by Battara
I love seeing the Arabic script on "European" looking cannons. Thank so much for sharing.
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You mean "real" European cannons. I have searched for that name engraved in one of the pieces pictured by Ward. ( Coenraed ) Wegawaert was a Dutch cannon maker, and apparently a famous one. His name was found in pieces made in 1649, equipping the Portuguese galleon Sacramento wrecked in Brazil in 1668.
But tell me, do you like old cannons ? When you have the time, take a quick trip to the Portuguese Military Museum. There you will find one the greatest collections around. Also a real huge piece with an Arabic inscription. In fact, such inscription saved its life, as it was close to be melted for the casting of a monument to King Dom José, when suddenly the text was translated and it was decided to preserve such magnificent piece.
I hope Ward doesn't mind. Here are some pictures of the cannon yard, taken during my last visit there. One of the pieces is my wife
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