15-Pounder (3" M1898) Rapid Fire Gun - Fort Moultrie National Monument, SC
N 32° 45.544 W 079° 51.463
17S E 606999 N 3625155
15-Pounder Rapid Fire Gun in Battery McCorkle in Fort Moultrie.
Waymark Code: WMRND1
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/12/2016
Views: 5
The gun in the pictures is called a 15-Pounder Rapid Fire Gun on the placard at the Battery. Actually it is a 3-inch M1898 rapid fire breech-loading artillery gun with a 360-degree traverse. They are called "15-pounders" due to their projectile weight. They were originally emplaced from 1899 to 1917 and served until near the end of World War II. These 3-inch guns were placed to provide fire to protect submarine mines and nets against minesweepers, and also to protect against motor torpedo boats. The 3-inch guns were mounted on pedestal mounts that bolted into a concrete emplacement that provided cover and safety for the gun's crew.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: US, UK
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?: GCEF90
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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