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World War 2, Western Australia, Garden Island, Scriven Battery, 9.2 inch Mk XV Coast Defence gun.

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Fortress Fremantle and the Defence of Western Australia

Overview

The 9.2" MK XV gun on MK IX mounting differed considerably from the MK X version used at Oliver Hill. It had a larger elevation (40degrees) at a range of 36,700 yards as comapred to 35 degrees and 31,400 yards. The gun had a chain rammer. Planned for Scriven Battery, Garden Island

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cwa-org-32-AMWA65143

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Themes

War and Conflict

Contextual information

P2020.99.231
MIL1989.100

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-32.192184900104, 115.67469661904
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Thursday, 28 November, 2024

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