WWI Field Gun, Victoria Park - St John's, Newfoundland
Posted by: Bon Echo
N 47° 33.077 W 052° 43.048
22T E 370779 N 5267858
World War I field gun
Waymark Code: WM13WTX
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Date Posted: 03/03/2021
Views: 3
Located in Victoria Park, St John's, a short walk from downtown.
Described as "German First World War 10-cm Kanone 17 (10-cm K17), (Serial Nr. unknown), field gun in Victoria Park. The trail has been cut off and the forward part of the gun rests on a concrete stand with a plaque." (source: silverhawkauthor.com/artillery-10-newfoundland-and-labrador-st-john39s-and-hmcs-cabot_836.html, accessed March 3, 2021)
The plaque reads:
World War I Artillery Field Gun
This gun is one of four of its type that were given to the Newfoundland Government at the end of World War 1 as war trophies reminiscent of the allies victory.
Restoration and setting for this field gun was a joint project of the City of St. John's and the Cabot institute of Applied Arts and Technology.
What type of artillery is this?: World War I field gun
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: German
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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