Turkish Bronze Gun - Greenwich, UK - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

Text of plaque:

This Turkish bronze gun was cast in 1790-91 (AH1212), in the reign of the Ottoman Sultan Selim III.  It weighs 5.2 tonnes, fired stone shot of just over 56 kilos and is one of two taken by Admiral Sir John Duckworth from Kinali Island in the Sea of Marmara in 1807.

The gun was presented to the Royal Naval Asylum at Greenwich by HRH Prince Ernest Duke of Cumberland on 21 October 1807.  The cast-iron display carriage was made later by the Royal Carriage Department of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich.  Its decorative plaques commemorate British naval victories.

 In 1821 the Asylum became part of the Green Hospital School, renamed the Royal Hospital School in 1892.  The School moved to Holbrook, Suffolk, in 1933, its Greenwich buildings are now the National Maritime Museum.  The gun also went to Holbrook until returned for display here in 2007 with financial support from Greenwich Hospital.

What type of artillery is this?: Cannon Where is this artillery located?: Other What military of the world used this device?: Ottoman Empire Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1790 Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1807 Parking location to view this Waymark: N 51° 28.394 W 000° 00.615 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, two virtuals.

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