16" Naval Gun Projectiles - Florence, AL - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

From the plaque:
16" Projectile
The 1,900 lb. HC (High Capacity) Mark 13 shore-bombardment projectile is fired from the Mark 7, 16" .50caliber gun. The HC round can create a crater 50' wide and 20' deep. The 16" gun turret weighs 1,708 tons. The barrel weighs 267,904 lbs. Iowa-class battleships could store 1210 of the 16" projectiles aboard ship.

Specifications of the 16" gun
Gun length: 816" breech to muzzle
Bore length: 800"
Rifling length: 682.86"
Grooves: 96 at .150" deep
Twist: Uniform RH 1 in 25
Rate of fire" 2 per minute
Recoil: 47"
Bore: Chromium plated to reduce wear
Muzzle velocity: 2690 fps
Barrel life: 290 to 350 rounds
Range at 10º: 18,200 yards
Range at 45º: 41,622 yards
Penetrations: 13' at 10,000 yards, 9.5' at 41,622 yards

What type of artillery is this?: 16" Naval Gun Projectiles Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: US Navy Artillery is no longer operational: no Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: GC26MDK is close. 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

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