Harding's Battery - Gibraltar
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member razalas
N 36° 06.585 W 005° 20.780
30S E 288806 N 3998670
Harding's Battery is a restored artillery battery in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar.
Waymark Code: WM1675X
Location: Gibraltar
Date Posted: 05/23/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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Harding's Battery


"This battery was constructed on part of the old 7th Europa Battery and in between the later 1st and 2nd Europa Batteries of 1859, named after Sir George Harding, Chief Engineer in 1844. Originally, two 18 pounders were located on site. In 1863 there were two 32 pounders located here and 1877 saw the reconstruction of the battery to take a 12.5” RML on a barbette mounting. There is no record of when the 12.5” gun was dismounted but by 1939 the site housed an AASL (Anti Aircraft Searchlight). The battery now houses a visual and audio display of the historic and natural aspects of Gibraltar with particular focus on the area it is located in, Europa Point. "

Retrieved from the Gibraltar official tourism website: www.visitgibraltar.gi

What type of artillery is this?: 12.5 inch 38 ton RML gun (actually weighing 45 tonnes (50 tons))

Where is this artillery located?: Other

What military of the world used this device?: Gibraltar

Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1870

Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/2013

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Artillery is no longer operational: no

Still may work: no

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Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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