Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Gun from the U.S.S. Tuscaloosa
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, September 5, 2010
1. Gun from the U.S.S. Tuscaloosa Marker
5 inch / 25 caliber
“Dual Purpose” secondary artillery gun
The U.S.S. Tuscaloosa was equipped with eight such guns, located in single turrets, four on either side of the ship. Developed in the 1920’s, its purpose was for both antiaircraft and surface fire. The gun weighed 4,720 lbs and was served by a crew of eight men. It was capable of firing a 54 lb shell out to a range of 14,500 yards.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 33° 11.602′ N, 87° 31.536′ W. Marker is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in Tuscaloosa County. Marker is on McFarland Boulevard East (U.S. 82), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in the Tuscaloosa County Veterans Memorial park, located in front of University Mall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1701 McFarland Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa AL 35404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Willys Jeep (a few steps from this marker); U.S.S. Tuscaloosa (CA 37) (a few steps from this marker); Tuscaloosa County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); French 75 Millimeter Feldhase (within shouting distance of this marker); Vought A-7E Corsair II
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Also see . . .
1. U.S.S. Tuscaloosa (CA-37). Encyclopedia of Alabama entry (Submitted on September 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. 5"/25 caliber gun. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional commentary.
1.
In naval usage, the proper designation designation should be "mount". A "turret" is an enclosed structure with substantial armor protection, as in the case of Tuscaloosa's main battery.
— Submitted September 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, September 5, 2010
2. Gun from the U.S.S. Tuscaloosa & Marker
U.S. Naval Historical Center Archives
3. U.S.S. Tuscaloosa (CA-37)
4. 5"/25 guns aboard USS New Mexico (BB-40) on 15 June 1944.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,287 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 9, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
