Waterbury 210mm Krupp Gun
Posted by: Barefoot
N 41° 32.404 W 073° 01.699
18T E 664464 N 4600589
A very rare Krupp Gun.
One of only 5 in the world.
Another example of this gun can be found at Waymark WM138N in Bloomington Ill.
Waymark Code: WM16MV
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 02/02/2007
Views: 140
Krupp industries in Germany was the main producer of war materials in both WW I and WW II.
This Rare 210 MM Krupp Gun was given to the City of Waterbury in appreciation for the city's contribution of $36.5 million in War Bonds during WWI. It was recently cleaned and restored thru a joint effort of the Washington Park Community Club, the Mohawk Park Civic Club, and Yankee Gas.
Specs for this Howitzer may or may not be:
Weight of the artillery piece 16,200 pounds.
Muzzle Velocity 745 - 1,292 feet/sec.
It could deliver a 250 pound shell 6.3 miles down range.
Typically its shells created crater some 33-59 feet (depending soil) in diameter and about 13 feet deep.
You can park on side of the street or in Washington Park.
Please, due to vandalism concerns, Do Not go at night.
What type of artillery is this?: WWI Howitzer
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: German
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Guns of our Fathers #2 GC10PZ5
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
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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