Batería de los Castillitos - Murcia (Spain)
N 37° 32.403 W 001° 07.247
30S E 666023 N 4156443
Battery of two cannons Vickers 38.1 located on an esplanade on Cape Tiñoso Point (Mazarrón) Spain
Waymark Code: WM6TNQ
Location: Spain
Date Posted: 07/19/2009
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(ENG) Battery of two cannons Vickers 38.1 located on an esplanade on Cape Tiñoso Point (Mazarrón) to 250 meters high.
You can access this drive, the road from Cartagena to La Azohía cross Alamillo, which is in Km.7 take the detour to Campillo de Adentro and Cape Tiñoso Lighthouse.
Since this position is very broad overview, ranging from Los Aguilones Point (Escombreras) to Gata Cape. It was designed in agreement with the defense plan for naval bases of Primo de Rivera, beginning the works in 1929. Is currently unavailable.
The two huge cannons were able to reach 35,000 meters, firing a steel-piercing projectile of 885 kilograms. Crossed their fire with his twin battery Las Cenizas, blocking the warships could bombard enemies with impunity Cartagena Naval Base.
The front entrance to the pits and repair shops, are of a historical architectural style, trying to replicate a medieval castle. It is owned by Spanish Ministry of Defense.
These Vickers guns are 381 mm in size, Vickers Model 1923. Weight of the pipe without locking mechanism: 86,332 Kgs tube length 17.671 meters. Length of 17.145 meters soul. Sector 360 ° horizontal shot. Sector Vertical draft – 5º to + 40º. 35,000 meters maximum range. Piercing projectile loaded with 18 kg of TNT and a total weight of 885 Kgs Fusing "Bofors" M17/21 and M17/22.
Despite being in military grounds entry is free. There are security cams watching you.
You can enjoy a wonderful overviews.
(ESP) Batería de dos cañones Vickers de 38,1 situada en una explanada en la punta de Cabo Tiñoso (Mazarrón), a 250 metros de altura.
Se accede a esta unidad, partiendo de la carretera Cartagena a La Azohía, cruce del Alamillo, el cual está en el Km.7, coger el desvío hacia Campillo de Adentro y Faro de Cabo Tiñoso.
Desde esta posición se contempla amplísima panorámica que abarca desde la Punta de Los Aguilones (Escombreras) a Cabo de Gata. Fue proyectada de acuerdo con el Plan de Defensas de Bases Navales de Primo de Rivera, comenzando sus obras en 1.929. Actualmente está fuera de servicio.
Sus dos enormes cañones lograban un alcance próximo a los 35.000 metros, lanzando un proyectil de acero perforante de 885 kilogramos. Cruzaba sus fuegos con su gemela la batería de Las Cenizas, impidiendo que los buques enemigos pudieran bombardear impunemente la Base Naval de Cartagena.
La fachada de entrada a los fosos y de los talleres de reparaciones, son de un estilo arquitectónico historicista, tratando de reproducir un castillo medieval. Es propiedad del Ministerio de Defensa.
Estos 2 cañones Vickers son de calibre 381 mms. Vickers modelo 1.923. Peso del tubo, sin mecanismo de cierre: 86.332 Kgs. Longitud del tubo 17,671 metros. Longitud del ánima 17,145 metros. Sector de tiro horizontal 360º. Sector de tiro vertical de - 5º a + 40º. Alcance máximo 35.000 metros. Con proyectiles perforantes cargados con 18 Kgs. de T.N.T. y un peso total de 885 Kgs. Espoleta "Bofors" M17/21 y M17/22.
A pesar de estar en terreno militar la entrada es libre. Hay camaras de seguridad observandote.
Podréis disfrutar de unas vistas maravillosas.
What type of artillery is this?: Two cannon Vickers 38,1
Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Spanish Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/06/1936
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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