18-pounder QF Mk. II Field Gun - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Weathervane
N 44° 38.716 W 063° 34.607
20T E 454261 N 4943707
This 18-pounder QF Mk. II Field Gun is located on the grounds of the Royal Artillery Park, in Halifax, Nova ScotiaN 44 38.716, W 63 34.607
Waymark Code: WM12GYE
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 05/26/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NCDaywalker
Views: 2

"18-pounder QF Mk. II Field Gun. The gun is inscribed above the breech with its weight 9-0-0 (1,008 lbs), QF 18 Pr Mk II, B.S. Co., crown over P, 1916, No. 5452 (crossed out), ANHI. It is mounted on a wheeled carriage, 18-pounder QF Mk. 1, OCMC, VSM 1905, Reg. No. (blank) on the carriage, No. 35, VS&M, I over 1906, Reg. No. 6431, D of C on left side of the trail. This Field Gun is one of the original 36 guns from the 1903 order. It stands facing the Halifax Citadel."

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What type of artillery is this?: 18-pounder QF Mk. II Field Gun.

Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds

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

Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1904

Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

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Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed

Still may work: Not Listed

Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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