Firing the Cannons 2: Reenactment at Fort Niagara, NY
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Closeup: Four cannons are lined up in a row facing out onto Lake Ontario. They are loaded and then fired in succession.
Re-enactment of American troops in war of 1812 at Fort Niagara along Lake ontario, at the Niagara river. THis is where the...
Closeup: Four cannons are lined up in a row facing out onto Lake Ontario. They are loaded and then fired in succession.
Re-enactment of American troops in war of 1812 at Fort Niagara along Lake ontario, at the Niagara river. THis is where the French first built the castle, which was captured by the English in the late 1700s. Later occupied by the Americans who battled the English here.
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2. ladymindy 0:10
The man entering from the right by this last(far right) cannon is bringing the cannon charge. It is difficult to see, but it was silvery.
3. ladymindy 0:44
Call for READY!
4. ladymindy 0:52
Waiting for some boats to move out of the way on the lake.
5. ladymindy 1:29
Sounds of boat movement.
6. ladymindy 1:41
order to fire from the right.
7. ladymindy 1:47
Firing of cannons in succession.
8. valerie
Great series of the reenactment! These things are so neat!
1. ladymindy 0:04
Loading the cannons.