8 inch Howitzer - Ottawa, Ontario
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This 8 inch howitzer, built by Elswick Ordnance Company, is located inside the Canadian War Museum, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM10QN8
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/11/2019
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From an information panel on site:
Howitzer, 8 inch
This 8 inch howitzer could fire an enormous high explosive 90 kilogram shell up to a range of 11 kilometres. Howitzers were used to pound trenches or targets in the enemy's rear area. The trajectory was very high with the shell plunging downwards to deliver a devastating explosion.
Howitzer, 8-inch Mk. VIII, Rifled Breech Loading: (
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Museum Hours and Fees:
April 29 to September 2, 2019 Monday to Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours subject to change. Statutory holidays falling within this period follow the above hours of operation. September 3, 2019 to March 31, 2020 Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fees: Adults $17 - Seniors $15 and students $13 Free on Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Parking on the street in proximity to the museum as well as on the grounds of the museum is available for a fee. A parking garage is also available on site.
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