FMK Mark 2 - Jarrettsville, MD
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bluesnote
N 39° 35.040 W 076° 27.397
18S E 374910 N 4382599
One of several artilleries on display at the VFW Post in Jarrettsville, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM17ANY
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/14/2023
Views: 2
The plaque says, "Used by Navy and Coast Guard from 1890 through 1990 Early model with a projectile velocity of 2,100 feet per second Low-angle mountings for this gun had a range of 7000 yards at the maximum elevation of 15 degrees. Found on only a few Coast Guard cutters by WWII Originally mounted to ships through the early 1920s"
What type of artillery is this?: FMK Mark 2
Where is this artillery located?: Veterans Building
What military of the world used this device?: US Military
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1890
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1990
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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