Chinesisches Geschützrohr (1689) — Coburg, Germany
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prussel
N 50° 15.846 E 010° 58.844
32U E 641169 N 5569872
Chinese cannon tube from 1689 (Qing Dynasty) on public display inside the Veste Coburg (Coburg Fortress)
Waymark Code: WMRCJZ
Location: Bayern, Germany
Date Posted: 06/09/2016
Views: 4
Dieses Rohr einer Chinesischen Kanone steht im sog. inneren Hof der Veste Coburg, rechts neben dem Eingang zum Museum. Das Kanonenrohr stammt aus den Jahr 1689 (Qing Dynastie) und wurde von dem flämischer Jesuitenmissionar Ferdinand Verbiest (bekannt als Nán Huáirén) konstruiert.
This tube of a Chinese cannon stands in the so-called inner courtyard of the Veste Coburg, right to the entrance of the museum. The cannon tube is from the year 1786 (Qing Dynasty) and was constructed by the Flemish Jesuit missionary Ferdinand Verbiest (known as Nán Huáirén).
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: China
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
What type of artillery is this?: Not listed
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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