First World War Cannon & Machine Gun - Manilla, NSW
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Tuena
S 30° 44.973 E 150° 43.240
56J E 281806 N 6595933
These guns are under cover in Rotary Park in Manilla.
Waymark Code: WMT63K
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 10/02/2016
Views: 5
A plaque explains that the guns were captured by the 33rd battalion on the Western Front in the Great War 1914 - 1918. Inscriptions on the breech of the cannon are in Arabic. Both are in good condition.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon, machine gun
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: German
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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