210mm Mauser - Childers, Qld, Australia
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blingg
S 25° 14.143 E 152° 16.828
56J E 427530 N 7208757
A German 210mm Mauser
Waymark Code: WM12AM6
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 04/14/2020
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This Howitzer 210nim Mauser was manufactured in Essen Germany in 1916 by Fried. Krupp. It had a firing range capacity from 10,280 yards with short shells, 11,155 yards with long shells, and a muzzle velocity of 1,158 feet per second.The cannon was captured in Flanders by the Australian Imperial Force during World War 1.
What type of artillery is this?: Mauser
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
What military of the world used this device?: German Army
Date artillery was placed on display: 04/25/1922
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
yes
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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