Twin 3-Inch Naval Gun and Mount - Ottawa, Ontario - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

Twin 3-Inch Naval Gun and Mount

Guns like this twin 3-inch weapon were fitted to most of Canada's warships built during the Cold War.

This particular version combined two guns on a power-driven mount covered by a housing that helped protect the complex weapons from the elements. The mount, requiring a crew of 12, had a rate of fire of approximately 50 rounds per minute per gun, and could be used against aircraft or surface targets including ships. This gun was installed on Mackenzie class destroyers in use between 1960 and 1990.

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What type of artillery is this?: 3 Inch Naval Gun Where is this artillery located?: Government building What military of the world used this device?: Canadian Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1960 Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: no Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Still may work: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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