Naval Gun Turret and 4-inch Guns - Ottawa, Ontario - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

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Naval Gun Turret

Canadian warships used guns like these during the Korean War and for many years afterwards. Neither of the 4-inch barrels in this turret, produced by Sorel Industries in Quebec, was ever installed on a warship. The turret itself was mounted on the frigate HMSC Victoriaville.

BL 4-inch Gun Mk XVI, on Mk XIX Twin High Angle Mounting, 1942, from HMCS Victoriaville: (visit link)

What type of artillery is this?: BL 4-inch Gun Mk XVI Where is this artillery located?: Government building What military of the world used this device?: Royal Canadian Navy Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1966 Date artillery was placed on display: 05/08/2005 Cost?: 18.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: No. Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

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