12pounder gun - Batterie de l'Aber Ildut, Finistère, FRA
N 48° 28.327 W 004° 45.761
30U E 369718 N 5370276
Coastal battery against english treat was installed 1740 to defend the port of L'Aber Ildut.
Waymark Code: WM13EDQ
Location: Bretagne, France
Date Posted: 11/22/2020
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Three 12pounder guns and a powder magazine was installed in 1740 to defend this coastline against the english fleet.
This ship gun is mounted on a turnable rack for fast aiming.
What type of artillery is this?: 12 pounder ship gun
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: French Royal Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1740
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1740
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Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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