Four 19th Century Cannons - Östermalm, Stockholm, Sweden
N 59° 20.076 E 018° 04.806
34V E 333909 N 6580952
These four 19th century cannons are displayed in the courtyard, along the front of the Swedish Army Museum in Östermalm, Stockholm, Sweden.
Waymark Code: WMFAJF
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Date Posted: 09/20/2012
Views: 17
These four cannons are situated along the front of the Army Museum in Stockholm, Sweden. The marker reports the following:
The Cannons out front
Among the items displayed in the front yard are four large cannon from the second half of the 19th century. They were made by the iron mills at Åkers Styckbruk and Finspång. By that time, muzzle-loaded canon were becoming obsolete. The Army Museum's collection includes several pieces that were hyper-modern for their times. For example, two unique back-loaded artillery pieces from Åkers Styckbruk.
The advantages of back-loading were several: the firing rate was increased and loading was easier. Cannons, like other military equipment, almost always have a model year. "1854" indicates the year when the model's design was decided. Manufacture could continue for many years but the model would still be called the 1854. Inside the museum, a model of the Akers Styckbruk mill shows how the cannon were made.
Hours
While the museum is open to the public, visting hours are as follows:
Tuesdays 11 AM-8 PM;
Wednesdays - Sundays;
Mondays closed
Admission
While the military displays in the courtyard are free, entry into the museum itself requires a fee:
Adults SEK 80
Senior/students SEK 50
Groups (min 10 pax/group) SEK 60
Admission free up until 19 years.
Finding the Army Museum
Army Museum is situated at Riddargatan 13, Östermalm, Stockholm.
The nearest tube station is Östermamstorg (Sibyllegatan exit).
The nearest bus stop is Nybroplan (busses 69 & 52) and Styrmansgatan (bus 76).
You may also take the tram line 7 to Waldemarsudde, stop Nybroplan.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Swedish Army
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 59° 20.058 E 018° 04.794
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
GCHX80 - The Guns of Army museum
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Two pictures are required for this Waymark. Please take a close up picture of the artillery. Take a second with the artillery in the distance and capture as much of the surroundings as possible. Name the Waymark with first the name of the area and second what the artillery is. An example would be if it were a cannon in front of the Montgomery Armory you would name the Waymark: Montgomery Armory Cannon.