US M1897 A2 75mm Gun - Veterans Memorial Park
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 27° 58.588 W 082° 21.780
17R E 365950 N 3095343
One of many military items on display at this Tampa park.
Waymark Code: WM57RY
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 11/24/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member PTCrazy
Views: 33

Primary US artillery piece of WWI, 1917-1918. This gun was remounted on a modernized carriage for motor transport in 1940. Used primarily as a training gun in WWII.
What type of artillery is this?: gun

Where is this artillery located?: Park

What military of the world used this device?: US

Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1918

Still may work: yes

Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

Cost?: Not Listed

Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed

Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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