Krupp Field Gun - Wandoan, QLD
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S 26° 07.328 E 149° 57.472
55J E 795790 N 7107427
A Krupp Field Gun captured by Australian troops during World War I is on display in W. O'Sullivan Park at Wandoan.
Waymark Code: WMTBCP
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 10/28/2016
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When shipped to Australia after the war it had no wheels & was put on display on the local railway station before being relocated to the Showgrounds. After consultation between Wandoan RSL & Taroom Shire Council is was decided to preserve the gun & display it in an appropriate setting.
Following restoration which comprised construction of new wheels based on similar field pieces, sand blasting to bare metal & repainting in authentic battleground colour, the gun was mounted in its present location in 2001.
Guns of this size were generally shipped as trophies after the war but the Australian War Memorial has no record of this gun.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: German
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1917
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/2001
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.
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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