Gun 3/33 Royal Arsenal - Woolwich, London, UK
N 51° 29.611 E 000° 04.400
31U E 296843 N 5708770
A 24 pounder with a bit of history.
Waymark Code: WMBVWX
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/25/2011
Views: 1
The plaque reads:
"Gun 3/33 Date 1803
24 pounder / Smooth Bore Muzzle Loading Iron Gun / of 9 feet (Bloomfield)
Manufactured Carron Company, Falkirk, Scotland
Said to have been employed at the siege of / St Sebastian in 1812. The large dent is where / it was hit by a cannon ball which killed the / gun layer"
What type of artillery is this?: 24 pounder
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: British
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1812
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 51° 29.501 E 000° 04.388
Cost?: 1.00 (listed in local currency)
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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