HMCS Fraser 3"50 Gun - London, Ontario
Posted by: Keldar5
N 42° 58.834 W 081° 15.440
17T E 479018 N 4758689
Decommissioned 3"50 gun from the HMCS Fraser.
Waymark Code: WMVJH5
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/25/2017
Views: 2
From the Wikipedia page:
Armament[edit]
The St. Laurent class was fitted with twin 3-inch (76 mm)/L50 caliber guns in two mounts for engaging both surface and air targets. The ships were also fitted with two single-mounted 40 mm (1.6 in) guns.[6] The class's anti-submarine armament consisted of a pair of triple-barreled Mk. NC 10 Limbo ASW mortars in a stern well. The stern well had a roller top to close it off from following seas. As with the British Type 12 design, the provision for long-range homing torpedoes (in this case BIDDER [Mk 20E] or the US Mark 35 were included. However, they were never fitted.[4]
What type of artillery is this?: Ship mounted cun
Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Canadian
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1943
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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