German Naval Mine - Ottawa, Ontario
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N 45° 25.003 W 075° 43.025
18T E 443894 N 5029494
German submarine U-153 placed this mine in the shipping lanes near Halifax, Nova Scotia, in September 1918. The mine is now located in Gallery 3 of the Canadian War Museum, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM10T8M
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/20/2019
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German Naval Mine, U-153
German submarine U-153 placed this mine in the shipping lanes near Halifax, Nova Scotia, in September 1918, deploying it through a torpedo tube.
When struck by a ship's hull, the four "horns" on the top of the mine (left) were designed to break, detonating the mine's explosive charge. The resulting underwater explosion could sink or damage the ship. Canadian minesweepers discovered this mine and removed it from the water.
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What type of artillery is this?: German Naval Mine
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: Germany
Date artillery was in use: 07/28/1914
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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