40mm Bofors Quad Mount in Bremerton WA
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mnerv
N 47° 35.281 W 122° 37.755
10T E 527875 N 5270578
City of Bremerton static artillery display of 40mm bofors quad mount off of Navy ship.
Waymark Code: WM186VM
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 06/10/2023
Views: 4
Quad mount Bofors 40mm were produced in the thousands and placed on US Navy destroyers, cruisers, battleships and aircraft carriers in WWII. Single and dual mounted Bofors were placed on supply ships, PT Boats and other auxilliary vessels. Remained in service for many years. Also produced for the army in a single barrel towed gun and twin mounted guns on a tank chassis, the M42 Duster. Still in use with the US Air Force on the AC-130 gunships. These Bofors in the Quad mount likely came off the USS Missouri when it left The mothball fleet in the 1980s.
What type of artillery is this?: Anti-Aircraft
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: 86 countries used the Bofors 40mm
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
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Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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