1936 Gun - New Bedford, MA
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Metro2
N 41° 38.079 W 070° 55.396
19T E 339808 N 4610999
This gun is located in a small park within the New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park.
Waymark Code: WMKEVQ
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2014
Views: 8
This gun has an attached plaque that reads:
"KONGSBERG VAABENFABRIK
BREMSEN FYLDES HELT MED
2/3 GLYCERIN OG 1/3 VAND.
DER MEDGAAR 3.2L. VAESKE."
Another sign dates the gun to 1936.
What type of artillery is this?: unknown
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: unknown
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1936
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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