Rockhampton's 105mm Howitzer
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The Talent
S 23° 23.994 E 150° 29.464
56K E 243588 N 7409979
Captured in Palestine by the 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment during World War 1
Waymark Code: WMHCTW
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 06/24/2013
Views: 3
weight:- 1524kg
Horse drawn
weight of shell:- 15.9kg
Range:- 8200m
rate if fire:- up to 10 rounds per minute
Manufactured by Rhinemetall Co., (Germany) in 1917
Received from the Australian War Memorial in 1984
Received by the Rockhampton city council in 1984 from the Australian War Memorial in appreciation for the donation of a large colonial naval gun now on display in Canberra.
The cannon is within the beautiful Botanical Gardens of Rockhampton, along a path that leads up to the Anzac memorial. It has been painted pale green and all working mechanisms have been welded.
What type of artillery is this?: 105mm Howitzer Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: German
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 23° 23.964 W 150° 29.442
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
not yet :)
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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