Squid - Mk. MC10 “Limbo”- triple-barrelled Mortar - Halifax, Nova Scotia
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N 44° 39.568 W 063° 35.623
20T E 452929 N 4945294
Squid - Mk. MC10 “Limbo” Ahead Throwing Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) triple-barrelled Mortar. In a park and to the left of the gate when entering the grounds of the Admiralty House / Naval Museum of Halifax from Gottingen Street.
Waymark Code: WM12GTA
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 05/25/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NCDaywalker
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Mk. MC10 “Limbo” Ahead Throwing Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) triple-barrelled Mortar.

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The three-barrelled Squid anti-submarine mortar was the ultimate weapon used against German U-Boats (submarines) by Allied ships during the Second World War.

The Squid fired three projectiles, each loaded with over 90 kilograms of explosives, into the water ahead of an attacking ship. The projectiles' explosions were intended to surround a submarine in a three-dimensional pattern. A precision weapon, Squid required advanced ASDIC (sonar) equipment, and was fitted to relatively few Canadian ships, although it was more widely used after the war. In December 1944, HMCS St. Thomas sank U-877 with a Squid attack.

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What type of artillery is this?: Three Barrelled Anti-Submarine Mortar

Where is this artillery located?: Park

What military of the world used this device?: British - Canadian

Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1944

Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

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Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed

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Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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