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NYC police: Cannon found loaded with powder, ball

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NEW YORK New York City authorities say an 18th century cannon was found loaded with gun powder and a cannon ball throughout a routine cleaning at the Central Park Conservancy. Authorities say residual gun powder was detected after a piece of rust was removed Friday from the cannon, exposing the cannon ball. Authorities were summoned to eliminate the gun powder and make the cannon safe for public display. The cannon originated from a British Royal Navy Ship, the HMS, circa 1763 to 1780. Stuffing product, gun powder and a cannon ball are sometimes found inside cemented cannons when they are X-rayed throughout routine cleaning. A spokeswoman for the Central Park conservancy had no remark.

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