25 Caliber/5-inch Gun - Tuscaloosa, Alabama - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

This 5-inch, 25-caliber artillery gun was once located on the U.S.S. Tuscaloosa, which was launched on November 15, 1933 and commissioned on August 17, 1934. The Tuscaloosa was a New Orleans class heavy cruiser that was built in Camden, New Jersey. The Tuscaloosa was equipped with eight 5-inch, 25-caliber guns that were located in single turrets, four one either side of the ship for the purpose of both antiaircraft and surface fire. The gun weighed 4,720 pounds and was serve by a crew of eight men. This gun was capable of firing a 54-pound shell out to a range of 14,500 yards. The Tuscaloosa was decommissioned on February 13, 1946 and scrapped in 1959. This gun was salvaged from the Tuscaloosa and is currently on display in Veterans Memorial Park in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Veterans Memorial Park is located adjacent to University Mall and the exhibits are available 24-hours a day.
Source/Credit: Memorial Plaque on site

What type of artillery is this?: Antiaircraft Gun Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: United States Navy Date artillery was in use: 08/17/1934 Artillery is no longer operational: yes Are there any geocaches at this location?: No in March 2008 Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed Still may work: Not Listed

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