Ram MK 2 Tank, Vancouver BC
Posted by: gypsie2
N 49° 16.770 W 123° 06.660
10U E 491926 N 5458533
One of two tanks outside the Beatty Street Armoury and Drill Hall.
Waymark Code: WMD7N0
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 12/01/2011
Views: 14
This tank is on public display outside the Armoury building. The plaque reads:
"Ram MK II
Crew 3, wt 30 tonnes, speed 40 km/hr Armament 57mm main gun, 2 X 30 cal mg, in service 1941 - 1945.
The Ram tank was designed and built in Canada as part of Canada's contribution to the Allied War Effort in World War II. A total of 1949 Ram tanks were built at the Montreal Locomotive Works in Montreal, Quebec.
This tank is dedicated to the memory of all those who have served or are serving in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps."
Location restrictions: No restrictions. Tank is located outdoors, between drill hall building and public sidewalk.
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