NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A Revolutionary War-era cannon once owned by a Connecticut privateer is getting new life — and helping tell the story of one of the state’s most significant battles. The cannon belonged to Captain Daniel Goffe-Phipps, who served as a privateer during the Revolutionary War. Experts say the weapon’s condition shows just how much use it saw. “You can tell from the firing pin. There’s actually a lot of wear around there,” said art conservator Susan Holbrook.