5.5inch Artillery Gun. Hamilton. New Zealand.
S 37° 47.305 E 175° 17.295
60H E 349276 N 5816279
This arillery gun is placed in memorial Park near the Waikato River in Hamilton, and is dedicated to the proud history of all Royal New Zealand Artillery Gunners in the Waikato since 1911.
Waymark Code: WM8BVM
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 03/08/2010
Views: 6
The gun is fenced off for protection, but has two plaques, a dedication plaque and a description plaque. It is described as a BL 5.5 inch MK3 Artillery Gun. The 5.5 gun became the principal Commonwealth Medium gun during WWII.
What type of artillery is this?: BL 5.5 inch MK3 Artillery Gun
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: New Zealand Army.
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1951
Date artillery was placed on display: 12/02/2006
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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