Ordnance QF 25-pdr de Longue-Pointe, Montréal (Qc) Canada - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

Le canon à tir rapide de calibre 25 livres (pounds) d'origine britanique fut le principal obusier/canon de campagne des unités d'artillerie canadiennes entre 1940 et 1958. En mai 1959, les 45 derniers canons encore en service, ont été vendus ou transférés aux musées. L'un des ces canons s'est vu assigné une place permanente près du Musée du Corps Royal canadien des Magasins militaires (CRCMM)à la base militaire de Longue-Pointe dans l'est de Montréal.

The quick-fire gun caliber 25 lbs (pounds) of british origin was the main howitzer / field gun of Canadian artillery units between 1940 and 1958. In May 1959, the last 45 guns still in use, were sold or transferred to museums. One of these guns has been assigned a permanent place near the Museum of the Royal Canadian Corps of Ordnance (RCOC) at CFB Longue Pointe in Montreal's east end.

website for the gun:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordnance_QF_25_pounder

website for the museum: (visit link)


Address - Adresse:

6560 Hochelaga
Montréal (Québec)
H1M 3P9

(514) 252-2777 ext. 2241

Stationnement / Parking

À l'extérieur de la base sur la rue Hochelaga ou directement sur la base près du musée. Le stationnement est gratuit, mais il faut s'enregistrer.

Outside of the base on the Hochelaga Street or on the base near the museum (free parking, but you have to register at the main gate)

What type of artillery is this?: canon (field gun)/howitzer Ordnance QF (quick fire) 25 pounder Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds What military of the world used this device?: armies of Commonwealth Nations plus several others Parking location to view this Waymark: N 45° 34.809 W 073° 31.334 Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: Le Musée de Long-Pointe (GC1PVY2) by oiseau_ca is located about 60 meters north from this location, outside of the base. Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Cost?: Not Listed

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