Austro-Hungarian 24 pounder - Paleokastritsa, Corfu Greece
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jiggs11
N 39° 40.177 E 019° 42.059
34S E 388581 N 4391895
Old Austro-Hungarian 24-pounder field cannon on display overlooking the Ionian Sea in Corfu.
Waymark Code: WMXFBA
Location: Greece
Date Posted: 01/06/2018
Views: 5
Old 24-pounder field cannon on display on a wooden carriage overlooking the Ionian Sea.
The gun carries the Austro-Hungarian double eagle on top. The trunnion markings have become so pitted and corroded as to be all but unreadable.
What type of artillery is this?: Field cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Austro-Hungarian Empire
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1875
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 placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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