Beredskapsmuseet 15,2cm M/37B - Djuramossa, Sweden
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N 56° 07.765 E 012° 38.344
33V E 353261 N 6222994
The cannon is a Bofors 15.2 cm model in 1937 and was used by the coastal artillery.
Waymark Code: WM16TB4
Location: Skåne, Sweden
Date Posted: 10/01/2022
Views: 1
The cannon is a Bofors 15.2 cm model in 1937 and was used by the Swedish Coastal Artillery until 1988.
The cannon weighs 15 tons and had to be transported on a fire tube cart and the gun was transported by itself.
It took about 3 hours to assemble the cannon.
The shot had a weight of 46 kilograms and was fired at a rate of fire of 6 rounds per minute and had a range of 23 km.
What type of artillery is this?: Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Swedish
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1997
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 56° 07.779 E 012° 38.334
Cost?: 120.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
GC3VX67
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
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