RML 9-inch rifled muzzle-loading guns - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Weathervane
N 44° 38.698 W 063° 34.641
20T E 454215 N 4943674
The RML 9-inch guns Mark I were large rifled muzzle-loading guns of the 1860s. This one is located on the grounds of the Royal Artillery Park in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Waymark Code: WM12GY5
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 05/26/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NCDaywalker
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Cast Iron 9-inch 12-ton Mk. I Muzzleloading Rifle with Millar pattern breeching ring, weight 12-13-1-0 (28,364 lbs), left and right trunnions corroded, Firths Steel 1899 on the muzzle. This gun is one of the four recovered from a trench in front of the Halifax Armoury in 2011. The gun is mounted on iron posts."

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What type of artillery is this?: RML 9-inch 12 ton Muzzleloading Rifle

Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds

What military of the world used this device?: British - Canadian

Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1860

Artillery is no longer operational: no

Still may work: no

Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes, GC66QPG


Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

Cost?: Not Listed

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