US M1897 A2 75mm Gun - Veterans Memorial Park
N 27° 58.588 W 082° 21.780
17R E 365950 N 3095343
One of many military items on display at this Tampa park.
Waymark Code: WM57RY
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 11/24/2008
Views: 33
Primary US artillery piece of WWI, 1917-1918. This gun was remounted on a modernized carriage for motor transport in 1940. Used primarily as a training gun in WWII.
What type of artillery is this?: gun
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: US
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1918
Still may work: yes
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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