C1 M114 155 MM Howitzer - Ottawa, Ontario
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N 45° 25.003 W 075° 43.025
18T E 443894 N 5029494
This American designed C1 M114 155 MM Howitzer first entered service in the mid-50's. This model is located in the Lebreton Gallery of the Canadian War Museum, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM10ZH7
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/17/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 3

From an information panel on site:

C1 M114 155 MM Howitzer

Howitzers like this provided artillery support for Canadian forces during the Cold War.

Entering service in the mid-50's, these American-designed howitzers were built under licence in Canada for Canadian and other North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries. Manufactured in 1956, this particular gun served from 1958 until 1966, and fired more than 1600 rounds during that time. This type of gun was removed from Canadian service when the army adopted M109 self-propelled howitzer in late 1968.

Rifled Breech Loading Howitzer: (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.

Museum Guide: (visit link)
What type of artillery is this?: C1 M114 155 MM Howitzer

Where is this artillery located?: Government building

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

Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1958

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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