Cle Ellum Laurel Hill Memorial Cemetery 3 inch/50 Naval Gun
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member mnerv
N 47° 11.815 W 120° 57.570
10T E 654556 N 5229067
3 inch/50 Dual Purpose gun
Waymark Code: WM16JK2
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
Views: 1

The 3 inch naval gun was a common gun on US Navy warships and support vessels. Larger than 40mm bofors but able to be mounted in more places than larger 5 inch naval guns. Was used on submarines in WWII and called a deck gun. Dual Purpose mount allowed use against surface targets and aircraft.
What type of artillery is this?: Naval Dual Purpose, Surface and anti-aircraft artillery

Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds

What military of the world used this device?: US Navy, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Royal Navy, Phillipine Navy and Spanish Navy

Artillery is no longer operational: no

Still may work: no

Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Douglas A. Munro Multi Multi-cache GC51NT6


Date artillery was in use: Not listed

Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

Cost?: Not Listed

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