Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Iron 32 pounder Gun
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
1. Iron 32 pounder Gun Marker
This gun was recovered by divers in 1841 from the wreck of HMS Edgar, which blew up and sank at Spithead, off Portsmouth, Hampshire in 1711. The condition of this gun barrel shows the effects of 130 years in the sea.
English, about 1700
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 51° 30.445′ N, 0° 4.567′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Tower Hill and Trinity Square, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4DJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Iron 32 pounder Gun (here, next to this marker); Iron 12 pounder Gun (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Iron 12 pounder Gun (here, next to this marker); Iron 36 pounder Guns (here, next to this marker); Iron 24-pounder Howitzer and Carriage (here, next to this marker); Iron 9-pounder Cannon (here, next to this marker); A Royal River View (here, next to this marker); Iron 24 pounder Guns (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.
More about this marker. Located within the walls of the Tower
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Tower of London. (Submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tower of London on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
2. Iron 32 pounder Gun Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
