13 lb RML Gun - Ft Rodd Hill, Victoria, BC
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graylling
N 48° 25.994 W 123° 27.187
10U E 466483 N 5364553
An old 13 pdr gun on display at Ft. Rodd Hill National Historic Site in Victoria.
Waymark Code: WM58V8
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 11/29/2008
Views: 22
The gun is on display inside a wire cage to prevent vandals from damaging it. The park itself is open all year round although during the tourist season there is a fee for entrance.
Description from the plaque:
"13 pdr RML Field Gun. The last type of rifled muzzle loader to enter British service, this gun was one of only six sent to North America - all to the Victoria-Esquimalt garrison - To provide a mobile defence against enemy landing parties. The garrison used these guns between about 1895 and 1910. Their maximum range was 4000 yards (3.6 km)."
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: British Commonwealth
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
There is a geocache just outside the park and several within about 10 mins drive.
What type of artillery is this?: Not listed
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
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