64 pounder - Toowoomba, Qld, Australia
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blingg
S 27° 33.434 E 151° 57.817
56J E 397683 N 6951415
A 64 pounder on display in the Botanic Gardens
Waymark Code: WM12FWR
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 05/18/2020
Views: 7
The muzzle-loading, rifled, wrought-iron 64 pounder, Mark 111 was manufactured by the Royal Gun Factory in Woolwich, England in September 1878 and was the main armament for the QGS "Otter".
What type of artillery is this?: Muzzle-loading rifled gun
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Queensland Navy
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 in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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