Acoustic and Contact Naval Mine- Ottawa, Ontario
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Weathervane
N 45° 25.003 W 075° 43.025
18T E 443894 N 5029494
This acoustic naval mine was the standard British contact and acoustic naval mine used during the Second World War. This particular mine is located in the Lebreton Gallery of the Canadian War Museum, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM10T2H
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/19/2019
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Acoustic Naval Mine

This was the standard British contact and acoustic naval mine used during the Second World War.

The British developed this mine for use against German shipping. It could be set off when a ship hit the sensor set into the mine's casing. The mine could also be triggered to detonate if an internal hydrophone or underwater microphone, detected the noise of a ship passing overhead.

Naval Mines: (visit link)

Museum Guide: (visit link)

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.
What type of artillery is this?: Acoustic Naval Mine - Ottawa, Ontario

Where is this artillery located?: Government building

What military of the world used this device?: Canadian - British

Date artillery was in use: 09/01/1939

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.

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