Andy,
When I worked for Saratoga National Historical Park they created modern "carriages" for the tubes that weren't on actual carriages. They were created specifically for each tube and were built out of a composite material, similar to the new material you see for decks since it's basically maintenance free. Whether or not it off-gases is another question, one that I am not sure of myself. I don't know if that'd interest you or not, but it certainly helps moving the tubes. The park used to have a fire truck come and pull the tube behind it (very slowly) and then have a few strong folks pull it into the storage facility at the bottom of the hill. I can provide you the contact info for the park's curator if you want it, just let me know.
John
John T. Hart, Jr.
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Moving a Civil War cannon tube
Hi All:
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?
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.
Andy Stupperich
Curator
Kentucky Historical Society
100 West Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone - (502) 564-1792 (x4482)
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