Turkish Bronze Cannon - London, England, UK
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Metro2
N 51° 30.454 W 000° 04.528
30U E 702946 N 5710326
This Turkish cannon is on the grounds of the Tower of London.
Waymark Code: WMDAG4
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/14/2011
Views: 15
The plaque accompanying this cannon reads:
"Turkish Bronze Cannon
Cast bu the founder
Mohammed ibn Hamza for
the Sultan Sulaiman ibn
Salim Khan in 1530-1 and
intended for a Turkish
invasion of India.
Captured at Aden in 1839 by
Capt. H. Smith of HMS
Volage."
What type of artillery is this?: Turkish Bronze Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: Turkish Empire
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1531
Cost?: 20.00 (listed in local currency)
Still may work: yes
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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