Cañón Tigre, Bronze cannon at Castle of San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
The bronze cannon measures 279 centimeters in length and 13.3 centimeters in caliber, featuring decorative elements and inscriptions on its surface.
Created in Seville in 1768, this cannon played a defensive role during the 1797 British attack on Santa Cruz de Tenerife led by Admiral Nelson.
The cannon exhibits the coat of arms of Castile and León, along with the inscription 'SOLANO FECIT SEVILLA AÑO DE 1768' on its spherical knob.
Visitors can view the Cañón Tigre at the Museum of Castle of San Cristóbal, located beneath Plaza de España in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The cannon maintains its firing capability and includes an embrasure that was specifically created in the castle wall before the British attack.
Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
GPS coordinates: 28.46706,-16.24692
Latest update: November 3, 2025 17:44
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