Mallet's 36 inch Mortar - Woolwich, London, UK
N 51° 29.213 E 000° 03.388
31U E 295642 N 5708079
A 42 ton monster never used in war.
Waymark Code: WMBXP7
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/02/2011
Views: 5
The plaque on this artillery piece reads:
"This 36 inch mortar, weighing 42 tons, certainly the largest ever built in this country, was designed by Robert Mallet in 1854. In 1854 during tests, this mortar fired a 2359lb shell to a range of 2759 yds. A total of nineteen shells was fired but never in war."
This country is the United Kingdom.
What type of artillery is this?: 36 in Mortar
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Would have bee used by the British.
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1858
Still may work: no
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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