Veterans Memorial Park - Naval 6 Pounder
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N 27° 58.555 W 082° 21.777
17R E 365954 N 3095282
US Navy Mark III Hotchkiss Rapid-Fire 6-Pounder, 1892
Waymark Code: WM4NR9
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 09/12/2008
Views: 34
From the plaque:
Rate of Fire: 20 Rounds per minute
Ammunition: 6-Pound, armor piercing or high explosive, brass cased
Maxiumum Range: 8700 yards
Adopted by US Navy 1884 and served as principal anti-torpedo boat weapon on US Warships during the Spanish-American War, 1898 Aboard such ships as the USS Maine and USS Olympia
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: US Navy
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes, GCE10D: Forgotten No More
it is a virtual
What type of artillery is this?: Not listed
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
Still may work: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
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