Coast defence gun Vickers at Montjuic Castle - Barcelona, Spain
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N 41° 21.798 E 002° 10.040
31T E 430357 N 4579422
Heavy coast defence gun Vickers at Montjuic Castle in Barcelona.
Waymark Code: WME1VV
Location: Cataluña, Spain
Date Posted: 03/22/2012
Views: 23
The battery of BL 6 inch Mk VII coast defence gun (Vickers 152.4 mm/50) was probably installed at Montjuic Castle in 1945. the Vickers guns were capable of firing shells of 152.4 mm in diameter and 45 kg in weight with a cadence draft of 4 shots per minute and a range of 21.6 km. The crew of the canyon was formed by 1 sergeant, 2 corporals pointers and 8 gunners.
The guns are located on ramparts of Montjuic Castle and they are accessible without any fee.
What type of artillery is this?: Heavy coast defence gun
Where is this artillery located?: Other
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Improvisado #1 Montjuïc - Cañones (GC21912)
What military of the world used this device?: Not listed
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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