How did Henry Knox retrieve the cannons that fell into the river?
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Henry Knox's diary of the expedition (pages 16 - 19) mentions a cannon falling through the ice, apparently from inadequate precautions having been taken, and that it was recovered. As no mention is made in the diary of how the recovery was performed, it is possible that no written record remains of the precise technique.
Myself, I would start by tying a slip knot and threading it over the back of the barrel and around the trunnions. Then use the oxen to pull it from the mud.
However, one must remember that every New Year's Day, all across the continent, Polar Bear Swims are engaged in by folk from the very young to the very old. If one has the means at hand to get warm again promptly, then unlike Eble's Sappers and Engineers at the Battle of Berezina, 1813, there is absolutely no need for the experience to be mortal. I myself, as a youth, swam in water colder than 4 Celsius for 60 seconds, with no ill effects (and 12 beer better off).
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They dove into the water. Presumably they set up a fire to warm them up afterwards.
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