Another thought. If the location is inaccessible by forklift you might
check into borrowing an automotive engine hoist ( of appropriate
rating) to lift and lower onto a pallet. I wouldn't move it too far on
the hoist as most have solid casters designed for smooth surfaces.

I have not moved a cannon tube using this method and simply offer it
as a suggestion once you know the weight of the tube.

All the best,
Andy

On 8/20/08, Stupperich, Andy (Historical Society)
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> Has anyone had experience moving a heavy Civil War cannon tube (no carriage,
> just the tube)?  Did you use a "fine arts" mover? Or another moving/rigging
> company?
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> The cannon tube is cast iron, about 6' long, and I estimate that it is over
> 1000 lbs.  KHS needs to move it from our exhibit area to storage about a
> block away.
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