The Krupp Gun. Wellington. New Zealand.
S 41° 17.065 E 174° 46.099
60G E 313114 N 5427267
At the end of WWI this Krupp gun was sent to New Zealand as a war trophy and sits in the Botanic Gardens overlooking the city of Wellington.
Waymark Code: WM4Y6E
Location: New Zealand
Date Posted: 10/12/2008
Views: 44
This gun was manufactured by Fried.Krupp AG, Essen, Germany in 1907 and remained in service in the German Army during the First World War 1914-1918. The crest of the Prussian Foot Guards Artillery Regiment can be seen on the top surface of the barrel.
The gun was captured near La Vacquerie, northeast France, on 29th Sept.1914 by the New Zealand Division. Two battalions of the Wellington Regiment were engaged in this action which was part of an allied attack on the Hindenburg line of defences.
At the end of the First World War this gun and many other captured arms were sent to New Zealand as war trophies. In 1920 this piece was gifted to the City of Wellington in honour of the soldiers from the Wellington District.
For almost 80 years the gun was displayed at Newtown Park. It is thought to be the only one of its kind remaining from about 190 manufactured.
The Krupp Gun was part of a restoration project in 1999-2001.
What type of artillery is this?: Krupp Gun - Breech loading field artillery.
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: The Prussian Foot Guards Artillery Regiment of the German Army.
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1914
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1920
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 41° 17.064 W 174° 46.097
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
High Caliber Cache, GCMGAY
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