Kanuuna (87 K/77) - Seinäjoki, Finland
Posted by: 
Neofytos
N 62° 45.761 E 022° 50.421
34V E 593964 N 6960490
This is possibly model (87 mm cannon model 1877)
Waymark Code: WM98CC
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 07/13/2010
Views: 36
There are no information of this cannon, so I think this is Russian cannon model 1877. Details looks like it.
Finnish use: Captured and used in large numbers in Finnish Civil War of 1918. Used only as training weapon in 1920's. Didn't see any use after that. Not used in WW2.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Finnish Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1918
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Two pictures are required for this Waymark. Please take a close up picture of the artillery. Take a second with the artillery in the distance and capture as much of the surroundings as possible. Name the Waymark with first the name of the area and second what the artillery is. An example would be if it were a cannon in front of the Montgomery Armory you would name the Waymark: Montgomery Armory Cannon.