XVII Century Field Gun - Lisboa, Portugal
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manchanegra
N 38° 41.874 W 009° 12.510
29S E 481869 N 4283273
XVII century field muzzle loading gun cast in display in front of the Navy Museum.
Waymark Code: WMDAKC
Location: Lisboa, Portugal
Date Posted: 12/15/2011
Views: 12
XVII century field muzzle loading gun cast in bronze with a caliber of 9 cms.
This gun is from Portuguese origin and was recovered from the sea of Sines (Portugal) in 1972.
It´s in public display in outside the Navy Museum in lisbon.
What type of artillery is this?: Field muzzle loading gun
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Portuguese Navy
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1800
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 38° 41.802 W 009° 12.510
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
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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