Trubia Canon - Lisbon, Portugal
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manchanegra
N 38° 41.532 W 009° 12.990
29S E 481171 N 4282642
Canon in display near the Belem Tower in Lisbon.
Waymark Code: WMD1KP
Location: Lisboa, Portugal
Date Posted: 11/06/2011
Views: 16
Canon in display near the Belem Tower in Lisbon.
The canon has an inscription "Trubia 1861 Nº675" wich means it was made in the Spanish Factory of Trubia in the Asturias in 1861 and it was number 675 of it´s series.
How a Spanish Cannon from this period ended up in Portugal is strange because Portugal made it´s own cannons at the time and the last war against the spanish ocurred 50 year before, but, there it is in very good conditions.
What type of artillery is this?: Canon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Spain, Portugal
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1861
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 38° 41.604 W 009° 13.140
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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