Sometimes the Cannon's Go Boom, Sometimes They Don't

From Jan. 22nd Wilmington, NC WECT.

This past week, the 147th anniversary of the fall of Fort Fisher, NC, was marked on both days.  This year's commemoration was called "The Lights of the Great Armada" and it was one huge fleet the Union assembled for the operation.

I believe I remember hearing that it was the largest fleet assembled for an attack until World War II.

The Marine Corps Historical Company was there as well.  This was also the largest USMC operation during the war with Marines not only on the ships, but taking part in the doomed Naval assault on the fort.  Said Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Williams,"From our point of view what this battle and our involvement during the battle had had an impact on us, not only as Marines."

Cannons were loaded and fired several times, including the big 32-pounder sea coast one.  However, during the 2 PM firing,it didn't go off, causing the crew to have to flush it out with water.

Like, BOOM!!  --Old B-Runner