Long Range Cannons Trump Short Range Cannons- A Tour of Portland Harbor

Just in case the whales weren't candy enough to get you to Portland, Maine.

New Harbor Protection.

Old Harbor Protection

Interestingly, our guide explained that Portland's Civil War forts were built and quickly abandoned one year later. Why? The ports were installed with SHORT range cannons, and it was quickly discovered that "the enemy" was equipped with LONG range cannons. Couldn't they have just swapped in new canons??

Back on shore, the tide is up, and diners feast on the deck of the Portland Lobster Company.

Tom