Did Every Cannon Make It To Boston? The Untold Story of Knox's Noble Train of Artillery

In December 1775, Henry Knox set out on one of the most ambitious logistical feats of the American Revolution: hauling 59 cannon, mortars, and howitzers from Fort Ticonderoga to the Continental Army's siege lines outside Boston. But did every single gun make it? The answer involves frozen rivers, a dramatic rescue, a cannon lost forever beneath the Mohawk River, and a nearly destroyed artifact that ended up at Fort Ticonderoga's museum...only to be revealed through careful historical detective work as not what everyone thought it was. Using John Adams' own diary as evidence, Curator Dr. Matthew Keagle pieces together the true story of Knox's Noble Train of Artillery, including which gun was actually lost, and why the mystery of the missing 18-pounder remains unsolved to this day. Subscribe to our channel to support more videos like this! 🔗 Help us bring history to life by donating: https://14762a.blackbaudhosting.com/1... 🔗 Become a Member: https://fortticonderoga.org/join-and-... 🔗 To Shop: https://shop.fortticonderoga.org/ 🔗 Facebook Page:   / fortticonderoga   🔗 Instagram Page:   / fort_ticonderoga   About Fort Ticonderoga: Welcoming visitors since 1909, Fort Ticonderoga is a renowned cultural destination, museum, and historic site dedicated to preserving and sharing North America’s military heritage. Engaging nearly 70,000 visitors annually, Fort Ticonderoga offers a wide range of programs, including historic interpretation, boat cruises, tours, demonstrations, and exhibits. Open daily from May to October, with special programs during Winter Quarters, November through April. Fort Ticonderoga is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization supported by generous donations and the New York State Council on the Arts. To learn more visit https://fortticonderoga.org/ This project was funded by an agreement awarded by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission in partnership with the Lake Champlain Basin Program. GLFC manages contract tasks and provides input on the program’s activities through a partnership with the LCBP Steering Committee. The viewpoints expressed here do not necessarily represent those of GLFC, the LCBP Steering Committee, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or causes constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. #HenryKnox #AmericanRevolutionaryWar #FortTiconderoga #RevolutionaryWar #SiegeOfBoston #NobleTrain #HistoryMysteries