6 Pounder 7 Hundredweight Mark III Quick Firing Gun - Halifax, Nova Scotia
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N 44° 38.706 W 063° 34.653
20T E 454200 N 4943688
This 6-pounder 7-cwt Anti-Tank Gun Mk III is located in the Royal Artillery Park, in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Waymark Code: WM12GYR
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 05/26/2020
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6-pounder 7-cwt Anti-Tank Gun Mk III, B/L No. L/16919, T, G-1966, weight 5-2-20 (636 lbs) mounted on an iron Mk I carriage. This gun stands facing the Halifax Citadel.
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What type of artillery is this?: 6-pounder 7-cwt Anti-Tank Gun Mk III,
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: United Kingdom - Canada
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1942
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes, GC66QPG
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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Cost?: Not Listed
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